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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and Essentia Health is reminding women to take the necessary steps and screen for cervical cancer. Dr. Amanda Jackson-Morgan of Essentia Health in Fosston tells us more about cervical cancer, and the screening process. Dr. Jackson-Morgan also told us some of the things you can do to prevent cervical…
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The State Budget is expected to be the biggest and most important thing coming out of the Minnesota Legislature this session. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released his proposed biennial budget last Thursday, and some lawmakers have concerns. Senate GOP Leader Mark Johnson gives his initial reaction to the proposal, and raises some concerns he has…
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House DFLers held a press conference on Friday to highlight their priorities for the remainder of the 2025 Legislative Session. Currently the House DFL Caucus is skipping the session as a power sharing agreement has not been signed between the DFL and GOP Caucuses so that remains the DFLs top priority. Another Priority for the…
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Area youth are invited to Lake Bemidji State Park today for the annual Brrrmidji Kids Can Ice Fish event. Itasca State Park Naturalist Christa Drake gives us a preview of the day. For more information on park programming and events go to the Lake Bemidji State Park webpage on the Minnesota DNR website at www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks.
R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the 42nd Annual Red River Basin Summit Commission in Grand Forks earlier this week. During his visit he had the chance to catch up with US Commissioner to the International Joint Commission on Water Management Lance Yohe. Commissioner Yohe tells us more about his commission, and the kinds…
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It’s a busy weekend for extracurriculars this weekend at the Win-E-Mac school. Win-E-Mac Dean of Students and Activities Director Brady Langemo says the school’s One Act Play program will be hosting a dress rehearsal this Sunday, and the public is invited. Langemo says the Win-E-Mac Robotics team will also be competing this weekend, and he…
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The Norman County East School became one of the most recent schools to announce their nominees for the MSHSL Triple-A Award, which is awarded to high school seniors throughout the state who have a 3.0 or higher-grade point average and who participate in League-sponsored athletic and fine arts activities. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina…
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The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce had representation at the Minnesota State Capitol today for the House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee meeting. During the meeting the committee heard from Lauryn Schothorst from the MN Chamber of Commerce who spoke on troubling trends relating to business in the State of Minnesota. Schothorst…
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Giving Hearts Day is on February 13, and Benedictine Living Community Ada, and the Benedictine Foundation will be participating for the first time. Foundation Director Cassie Visser tells us more about Giving Hearts Day, and what they’re fundraising for. Visser says they will also be offering a way for local businesses to get involved with…
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The Mahnomen School District held their annual Spelling Bee earlier this week, and the results are in. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us who this year’s winner is, and what comes next for them. Pederson also says White Earth Indian Health Services will be bringing back their Dental Outreach Program, which she tells us…
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