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The Red River Retention Authority in collaboration with the Red River Watershed Management Board is currently seeking federal funds for a trio of projects, across Northwest Minnesota. Brian Fuder of the Red River Retention Authority (RRRA) tells us more about what they’re seeking for funding, and how it would be used. Congressional funding is something…
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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 Ada Police Chief Steve Hager, who tells us why he wanted to become a police officer. Hager also told us more about his law enforcement…
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Northwest Minnesota, and Eastern North Dakota was hit with some severe weather last weekend, and crop producers across the region are reporting various levels of crop damage. Bejou farmer Travis McCollum tells us how his crop held up in the conditions. Kindred producer Brady Anderson says damage levels in his area varied. Paul Johnson,…
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Summer programming is in full swing at Itasca State Park, which means there’s a program happening almost every day in June, and July. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox previews some of the programs happening today. Cox also previews some of the other programs they have planned through Friday. For more information about Itasca State Park…
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The Minnesota Legislative Session came to an end after a special session a few weeks back, and one item that came from it was the Bonding Bill. Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) Director Rob Sip says the RRWMB was one of many organizations to receive funding through the Bonding Bill. Sip says the RRWMB…
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A deadline is fast approaching for a grant that’s available to select residents of the City of Hillsboro. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about the grant, and how you can take advantage of it. Eggermont also reminds people that the ever popular Hillsboro City Pool is also open for use, and she…
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Storms ravaged Northwest Minnesota and the Eastern Half of North Dakota this week, causing a lot of damage to infrastructure, and nature, which left many without power. One energy cooperative that was hit hard was Wild Rice Electric. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric tells us more about some damage that was reported across their…
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The Ulen Museum will be celebrating 60 years this summer, starting with a special event on Wednesday evening. Janet Maesse of the Ulen Historical Society tells us more about this upcoming event. As mentioned, 2025 marks 60 years since the opening of the Ulen Museum, and Messe tells us more about the history of the…
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June, and July are peak swimming months in Minnesota and North Dakota, and parents are reminded to make sure their kids are taking the proper safety measures. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says parents need to make sure they are supervising their kids when they’re around water, as tragedy can strike fast. Hansen…
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The City of Hitterdal, along with the Hitterdal Lions, will be holding their annual Hitterfest Celebration on Saturday. Hitterdal Lions Club President Brian Nelson gives us a sneak peak into what they have planned for Saturday. Again, that will take place this Saturday in Hitterdal.