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Last week the Minnesota Senate released their bonding bill target, which came in at $1.35 billion. The funds from a bonding bill would then get spread across the state to help fund infrastructure projects. The Red River Watershed Management Board is seeking $48 million in funds to help fund flood mitigation and water storage problems,…
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You’re invited to Hawley this Saturday, for the Hawley Lutheran Church Spring Fling Bazaar and Vendor Show. Event Organizer Elaine Kluck tells us what they have planned for this year’s event. Kluck says one thing that makes Hawley Lutheran Church’s Bazaar unique is that they also put on a vendor show in conjunction with it. …
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It’s been a busy couple months for the Norman County East FFA Chapter, as students have been traveling all over the state for events and competitions. NCE FFA Advisor Laura Keller tells us what her students have been busy with. Keller is also excited to announce that NCE will be sending some students down to…
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After having to be cancelled yesterday because of the most recent snow storms, the Hawley School has rescheduled their middle school band concerts. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they will be doing something different and holding the concerts today during school. Ellingson also gave a shout out to the Hawley Lions Club who recently held…
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Recently the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a new scam sweeping the area. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman tells us more about this new scam, posing as a member of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. In other news, Tadman says the Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently kicked off their April Toward Zero Deaths…
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One of the big questions coming out of this year’s legislative session is whether or not the state will be getting a bonding bill this year. Yesterday during a press conference Senate DFL Leaders announced their 2025 Bonding Bill Target which sees over $1.3 billion spent. Rep. Sandy Pappas (D-St Paul) speaks on the importance…
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Over the next year R&J News will be speaking with area law enforcement officers with the goal of getting to know them better. Next up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Ada Police Officer Kevin Mustafic. Officer Mustafic tells us more about his law enforcement background, and how he ended up in Ada. Mustafic also…
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The Mahnomen Waubun Area Lions Club will be hosting a Soup and Sandwich fundraiser this Sunday at the Waubun Community Center from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Lions Club representative JoAnn Kersting tells us more about the event, and what they’re raising money for. Again that’s this Sunday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at…
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Hospice of the Red River Valley invites you to join them for a workshop and special service to honor and celebrate the memories of loved ones. Janna Kontz of Hospice of the Red River Valley tells us more about this program. Kontz also explains how this program ties in with Hospice’s mission with end of…
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