Author: Sean Bjerk

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Morrison County Sheriff’s Office Continues Motley Death Investigation

The Morrison County Sheriff ‘s Office along with the Motley Police Department and Bureau of  Criminal Apprehension, continue to investigate an incident that was reported to the Morrison County  Sheriff’s Office at 9:40am on March 6th, 2022.   The Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 transfer from an individual stating that he received a phone call  from…
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March 8, 2022 0

District 9 Conservation Officer Reports

CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) took enforcement action this week for extra lines, registration issues, operating on a closed trail, speeding and failure to stop. Trails are deteriorating and fishing remains slow. CO Nate Benkofske (McGregor) reports checking ice anglers and snowmobilers. Conditions for winter activities continue to be favorable. Enforcement action was taken for…
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March 8, 2022 0

Be inspired: Red Cross announces    second annual ‘Powering the Mission’  

Virtual event March 8, during Red Cross Month, will support critical services   to more than 7.3 million people across three states  MINNEAPOLIS (Mar. 1, 2022) – The American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas Region is excited to announce Powering the Mission is returning for its second year. This inspiring event shares heartwarming stories of Red…
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March 8, 2022 0

Safe Kids – Be Wary of Carbon Monoxide

We recently spoke with Amy Covington of Safe Kids Grand Forks. The goal of Safe Kids is to prevent unintentional injuries in children birth to age 19. We had a few winter topics to discuss. Covington first discussed the hazard of carbon monoxide. We also discussed in the full interview the importance of safety around…
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March 7, 2022 0

Pillager Schools COVID Numbers Remain Low Following Reduction To Five-Day Quarantine Policy

During the Pillager School Board meeting Monday, the Board discussed budget revisions and work on next year. We asked about COVID numbers after the recent move to a 5-day minimum quarantine policy. Hear more about how you can show support for Pillager students with dinner and a show with the full interview available on rjbroadcasting.com


March 4, 2022 0

Fish Houses Need To Get Off Area Water Bodies, Sheriff Goddard Reminds

In our monthly chat with Crow Wing County Sheriff Scott Goddard, he reminded us that Monday is the day to get those fish houses off the ice in our area. You might want to get going on getting that done, as road conditions may be hairy for travel this weekend. Sunday afternoon, local law enforcement…
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March 4, 2022 0

City of Pierz Joins Chorus of MN Cities to Rebuke Statewide Housing Standards

(PIERZ, MN) — The city of Pierz held its second regular council meeting of the month of February on Monday… During the meeting, the city passed a resolution in accordance with the League of Minnesota Cities regarding the push at the state legislature to implement housing guidelines… In doing so, Pierz joins the list of…
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March 3, 2022 0