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It’s National Fire Prevention week this week, and area fire departments are reminding their residents about the importance of taking fire prevention steps, so that you don’t become a victim of a fire that could’ve been avoidable. Hillsboro Assistant Fire Chief Jake Rust reminds homeowners and renters to check their fire alarms regularly. Fires aren’t…
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Flu season is here and that means that it’s time to get your updated flu shot. If you’re a veteran in need of a flu shot the Fargo VA Healthcare System is offering many different ways to get your vaccines up to date. Fargo VA Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program Manager Caitlin Nitz tells…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District is celebrating Homecoming this week, and the Waubun Student Council has a full week of fun planned for kids in the High School and Elementary. Waubun student Jayla Bellanger, and her friend Olivia, highlight some of the activities they have planned. Bellanger and Olivia say there will also be a…
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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office alongside the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced that an undercover chat operation has led to the arrest of three local individuals, and over over three dozen investigations. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman tells us more. Tadman says this investigation are a perfect example of why it’s important for parents…
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It’s a busy weekend of Events at Itasca State Park this weekend, and naturalists will be looking forward to a nice fall day to be outside. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the activities they have going on today, including a new scavenger hunt event. Cox says the hiking theme continues later…
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing was prominent in the Minnesota Deer hunting season last year, but this year the Minnesota DNR is loosening up their CWD regulations. MN DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us what’s changing and why. Baden says there is also a change in the laws regarding the transportation of…
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Last week R&J News reported on the Halstad Lions Club trying something new for the Sugar Fest parade that took place last Saturday. Michael Bare of the Halstad Lions gives a recap of Saturday’s parade and tells us again about this change. Without further ado, Bare announces this year’s winners. Again each of these businesses…
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On today’s installment of “What’s on My Ballot” R&J News will be down the county and school board elections taking place across Polk County this November. In future installments of “What’s on my Ballot we will be breaking down the city, state, and federal elections in Polk County. School Board Races: ISD #600 (Fisher School…
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It’s Officially October, and that means the REACH Radiothon is right around the corner. On Thursday, October 10, KRJB will be welcoming the staff at REACH to the radio airwaves to tell us about the work REACH does, and some raise money for their many programs. REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schneck gives a preview of…
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The Hawley School District has been in the middle of a middle school construction project over the last couple months, but the project is expected to to see some delays after a fire broke out at Taracon Precast, which is a concrete contractor that is contracted to work on the school’s project. Hawley Elementary Principal…
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