Practice ATV Safety this Independence Day weekend
Independence Day weekend is fast approaching, and one way many will be celebrating is by taking to Minnesota many miles of trails to do some off-roading. On top of avoiding drinking and driving, Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve shares some safety reminders that all riders need to be following this Independence Day weekend. Juve says…
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Filing period for city office fast approaching
The filing period for city office in the City of Ada is coming up July 14 through the 28, and the city will have multiple seats up for grabs this November. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says one of the seats up for election is the Mayor’s position. People with questions about the election process,…
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Norman County Sheriff’s Office doing extra traffic enforcement over holiday weekend
The next three days are one of the most traveled, and dangerous times of the year for travelers, and the Norman County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to take extra precaution. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall says everyone needs to do their part in keeping our roads safe, by not driving under the influence of…
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Tommy Houdek named next President/CEO of Wild Rice Electric Cooperative
Earlier this week, Wild Rice Electric Cooperative announced that Tommy Houdek, their current Director of Member Services & Communications has been named the cooperatives next President and CEO after the retirement of Mike Wade. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Houdek, who says he’s really excited for what the future holds. While…
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Woman Arrested After Showing Handgun At Birthday Party
A cake and presents are acceptable things to bring to a child’s birthday party. Handguns aren’t, as a West Fargo woman discovered this week. Around 9pm Tuesday, Police were called to the Arbors apartment complex in Fargo about a disturbance involving a firearm. Witnesses told Police that Latoya Hughes showed a handgun during a dispute and…
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With Independence Day this weekend, Firework safety should be at the top of mind
Independence Day Weekend has arrived, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks are encouraging people to make sure they are prioritizing firework safety. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks says the best firework safety practice is to leave them to the professionals. Hansen says fireworks of all sizes can cause injuries to children, and she explains…
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Klobuchar visits Norman County, focused on housing and rural development
US Senator, and Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Klobuchar recently made a stop in Norman County, as a part of her 87 County Tour across Minnesota. During her visit, Klobuchar told R&J News that housing is a major focus for her this year, and she explains how she and her colleagues in the senate are trying…
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