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After taking a year off due to ice conditions last winter, the Waubun Wildlife Club will be hosting their annual fishing derby this Saturday on South Twin lake in Naytahwaush. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Waubun Wildlife Club gives us a preview of the event. This is one of the fundraisers the Waubun Wildlife Club…
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You’re invited out to Itasca State Park this week, as they will be hosting a pair of free events. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the program they’re hosting on Thursday called Kid’s Science Discovery: Animal Tracks and Sign. Then on Saturday, Cox says you can come out to the park…
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Two large building projects are underway at the Hawley School District, and progress continues to be made on the Hawley Elementary renovation project, and Hawley Middle School construction project. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives us an update on the elementary school project. Ellingson also gave an update on the Hawley Middle School construction project,…
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The International Water Institute is currently in their first year of their Wayfinder Program, and the Institute is always looking for more applicants to expand the program. Shelly Carrol of the international Water Institute tells us more about the program. Carrol says the Wayfinder Program also helps as a consultant for farmers with fields that…
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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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