Matt Gordon becomes first Native American General Contractor for Enbridge
Matt Gordon of Gordon Construction in Mahnomen recently became the first Native American General Contractor for Enbridge after being tasked with the removal of the pipeline on Fond du Lac Indian Reservation. R&J News’s Jim Birkemeyer caught up with Gordon who discussed the impact this has on his Native American employees and communities. For the…
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Representative Jim Joy discusses White Earth State Forest Land Transfer legislation
Earlier this week members of the Mahnomen, and Clearwater County Commissions as well as the White Earth nation Chairman Michael Fairbanks testified at the State Senate about legislation that would transfer ownership of the White Earth State Forest from the State of Minnesota to the White Earth Nation. Minnesota Representative Jim Joy breaks down this…
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Sugar Mama Bakery’s Cookie Palooza back for a third year
Sugar Mama Bakery’s Cookie Palooza is back for a third year on Saturday, March 23 from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Hendrum. Sugar Mama Bakery owner Dena Bishop tells us more. Bishop also explained why she started doing this fundraiser three years ago. Bishop says they will also be doing an instrument drive as…
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Lake Park Audubon National Honor Society holding Egg My Yard fundraiser
The Lake Park Audubon National Honor Society will be holding their annual Egg My Lawn fundraiser for Easter. Lake Park Audubon National Honor Society representatives Keela Johnson, Megan Musof, and Paige Vanderplaats have the details. Orders and payments need to be made by Monday, March 25, with the cost being $10 for 25 eggs. A…
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Stargazing Storytime at Ada Public Library
The Ada Public Library will be hosting a free event later today called Stargazing Storytime with Minnesota Author Ryan Jacobson. Ada Public Library Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more. Again the event will take place from 4:30pm – 5:30pm at the Ada Public Library in the Dekko Community Center. For more information and a complete…
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Itasca State Park kicking off Spring with pair of events
Itasca State Park has a pair of events taking place this week with their Animals of the Forest Walk, on March 22, and Headwaters Walk on March 23. Itasca State Park Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter tells us more. For more information on Itasca State Park events and park hours go to www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00181#homepage.
Wildfire Prevention reminders
After a dry winter many counties across the state of Minnesota have already set burn restricts due to increased risk of wildfire. Mike Stearly of the Chippewa National Forest says they’ve already had to deal with wildfire and encourages people to always check burning restrictions before you start a fire. Stearly shared some more ways…
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Garden Valley Education Foundation awards $50,000 in grants to area schools
The Garden Valley Education Foundation awarded $50,000 in technology grants to area schools last week. Garden Valley Technologies Chief Marketing Officer Heidi Haaven tells us more about these grants. Haaven also highlights each of the 10 schools that received a grant, as well as how they plan on using the grant. For photos of the…
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Shock & Awe Still seeking grant applications for Grant Drive
Shock and Awe members Mina Kjono and Amelia Sandoval say that Shock & Awe is still seeking non profits and teachers to apply for grants through their ongoing grant drive. Kjono and Sandoval explain how you can apply. Shock & Awe Navigators Bjorn Solberg and Anne Nalewaja highlight some past projects Shock & Awe has…
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