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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to call a special session with the focus on passing stricter gun laws, including an assault weapons and high-capacity magazines ban. The special session has garnered pushback from Senate and House Republicans. Minnesota House Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth made it clear that Republicans would show up for…
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The Dekko Center in Ada has been a construction site for the last year, and many projects are starting to wrap up. Dekko Center manager Brianna Eggen highlights some of the projects that have been completed over the last couple weeks. Eggen also highlighted some other projects that still need to be completed, including the…
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Fall colors are a must see this time of year in Minnesota, and Itasca State Park is one of the best locations in the state to witness these fall colors. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a fall color forecast, as some trees have begun to change for fall. Cox also gives her best…
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During his Ask a Chief segment on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager was asked whether a police officer can park on an easement to run radar for traffic enforcement. Hager tells us what the law allows them to do. Hager also highlights some other places that officers are able to park for…
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Tomorrow is the Start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is raising awareness all month long. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health tells us why Breast Cancer Awareness Month is so important. Carlsrud says the best way to prevent breast cancer is to do constant mammogram screenings, as well as self examinations…
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Minnesota’s fall hunting seasons are in full swing, and the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges offer many opportunities for hunters to hunt the refuge’s grounds. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutson talks more about the archery deer opportunities at Rydell and Glacial Ridge, and he shares some reminders for those who do decide to hunt on…
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The Norman County East School will be holding their first ECFE Class of the year on Tuesday night, and area families are invited to attend. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more. Again that’s Tuesday evening starting at 5:15 PM at the Norman County East School. The event is free to attend, and…
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In a time where housing rates continue to rise, Benedictine Living Community – Ada is happy to announce that they will be decreasing their rent rates. BLC Ada Executive Director Morgan Hviding tells us more. Hviding says they do have openings available at BLC Ada, and she encourages anyone who’s interested to come to an…
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Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon, and Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth were in Washington DC recently. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with the superintendents after the trip, and Spaeth tells us what the trip was for, and how it went. Spaeth also explains why faster payments are important for a school district like Waubun. …
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Throughout the year R&J News has been speaking with area law enforcement officers as a way to get to know them better. Next up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Nikle, who tells us more about himself, and why he went into law enforcement. Nikle says one interesting role he…
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