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Independence Day is Friday, and thousands across the region will be setting off fireworks to celebrate. While this can be a fun activity, it can also be extremely dangerous, especially for children. For this reason Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks reminds parents to follow the proper safety precautions, and make sure their kids…
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The City of Bemidji was one of the hardest hit areas in the storms that ravaged Minnesota and North Dakota last week, and some are still dealing with fallout. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake says the state park was one of those areas that saw lots of damage, with some of it being…
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The 81st Annual Bemidji Water Carnival kicked off yesterday, and the fun will continue through today. Bemidji Jaycees President Larissa Donovan previews the activities that they have going on today across Bemidji. While the festivities started on Wednesday, Donovan says things really start to ramp up on Independence Day. For more ore information about the…
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The 124th running of the Polk County Fair is next week, and the Polk County Fairboard is excited for another year of summer fun. Polk County Fairboard member Dan Grunhovde gives us a sneak peak into some of this year’s grandstand events. Grunhovde says they are excited to bring some new events to this year’s…
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Some residents within the City of Ada might have noticed a power outage on Tuesday. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen explains the cause of the power outages, and the work that needed to be completed. R&J News reported after last week’s severe storms that the Ada Public Works department had reported a lot of…
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There’s a new superintendent at the Northern Cass School District, as former Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler has completed his first official day on the job. Baesler tells R&J News that he’s very excited for this new journey at a new school district. R&J News will have more with New Northern Cass Superintendent Terry…
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On July 1, Dr Andrea Simon officially took over as Superintendent of the Mahnomen School District, and she has hit the ground running in her limited time. Simon says she is excited to finally be in the building, and she praised the support she is already getting. Simon tells us what the next couple months…
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We have a long weekend due to the Independence Day holiday, which gives people the perfect opportunity to unwind, and have fun. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther reminds people that while you may be on vacation, the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office will still be out and about. Guether says if you’re planning on spending some…
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Independence Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for our Minnesota State Parks. This is no different for Itasca State Park who will have different events and programs happening throughout the day. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a sneak peak into some of their plans for the 4th. …
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Independence Day is fast approaching, and many will be celebrating outside in the sun. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health reminds people to make sure they prioritize sun safety over the holiday weekend. While sunburn can be painful in the short term, Merkens says unprotected exposure to the sun can also have some long…
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