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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is currently collecting public comments on potentially changing the statewide walleye bag limit, but time is running out. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department tells us more. Olson says there are currently no issues in the state’s walleye population, and that the change in regulation would be…
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Coming up next Tuesday, townships across Minnesota will be gathering for their 2026 township election. However, these elections are very different from your typical city or county election. Steve Fenske of the Minnesota Association of Townships explains. Fenske says that another thing that makes Township Election Day unique is that townships will also hold their…
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Fair members from all across Northwest Minnesota were treated with a special speech from Ian Hill, who’s trying to inspire change and build up rural communities. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Hill, who tells us more about his message, and work with county fairs across the country. Hill says it’s important…
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The process of applying for VA benefits can be complex, and for this is where your local Veteran’s Service comes in handy. However, there are companies out there that try to take advantage of Veterans by offering help with their benefits claims at a cost. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger encourages veterans to…
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Area producers are invited to attend the upcoming InsidePTI Conference in Wheatland North Dakota next Tuesday. Kris Brekken of Agassiz Precision Ag in Hillsboro gives us more about this event. Brekken says registration is required to attend this event. Again, the InsidePTI Conference will take place on Tuesday, March 10 starting at 10:00 AM at…
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The Loaves and Fishes Food Shelf in Fosston is running out of space, and the organization is weighing its options of potential expansion. Food Shelf Representatives Dawn Bly and Michelle Levin tell us more about their current space conundrum, and why they are interested in a potential expansion. Bly says she is currently looking for…
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March is Nutrition Month, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging people to live a nutritious life, and adopt a healthy diet. All healthy diets need to include protein, carbs, and fats, and Kristi Rott of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health explains what’s considered a protein, and how much protein is in a healthy diet. Rott also talks…
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Over the next couple of weeks, Norman County Catholic Churches will be hosting a number of free events called the Men’s Lenten Series on Prayer. St Williams Catholic Church Deacon and Series lead Nick Revier tells us more about these events. Revier says that all you have to do to attend is show up and…
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Crop insurance decisions for 2026 need to be made by producers by March 15, and with agricultural markets across the country being down, many producers are considering the idea of cutting down on expenditures by cutting back on their coverage. Ag Country Farm Credit Services Senior Vice President of Insurance Tony Jesina says producers should…
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The Ada Police Department has been seeing some worrying trends in traffic safety recently, and the department is encouraging drivers to take some time and follow established traffic laws. Ada Police Officer Alex Saric says one area of concern is speeding in town. Saric says he’s also noticed an increase in stop sign violations as…
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