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It’s National Police Week, and on Wednesday in Grand Forks there will be a memorial service to honor local law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their community. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman tells us more. Again, the Northern Valley Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 14 starting at 2:00 at…
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Think your pet is the best? You can nominate your dog or cat as the best pet in your state in the Pet Lovers Choice Awards. Celebrity dog trainer Nicole Ellis talks about the awards. Ellis tells us how to enter your pet in the Pet Lovers Choice Awards. The deadline to enter your pet…
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Minnesota pollution officials say residents should prepare for another active summer for poor air quality tied to wildfire smoke and ozone pollution. State meteorologists predict between 12 and 16 smoke-impacted days this summer, along with up to six high-ozone days during hot weather. MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler says air quality affects every Minnesotan. Officials encourage…
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Earlier this year, the State of Minnesota updated their traffic laws when it comes to stopping for school buses during pick up and drop off. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman gives us a rundown of these updated rules. Tadman says children can be very unpredictable when it comes to traffic safety, so it’s best that…
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Temperatures are expected to rise over the coming weeks, and if you’re looking to get outside to enjoy the weather, Lake Bemidji State Park may be the perfect place for you. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake highlights some of the fun activities to do in the park this time of year. Drake…
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The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Planting season is currently underway, but progress has been varying across the valley. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association planting activity has been picking up as of late. Weber says planting conditions also vary across the Red River Valley. However, Weber says one thing that is…
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The US Department of Energy recently announced that they will be investing over $11 Million to expand America’s Energy workforce, which also includes up to $2.3 million exclusively for Tribal Colleges and Universities. Kristie Kelley of the Center For Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) says the demand for people in the energy workforce is high already,…
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The White Earth Nation held their annual State of the Nation address on Thursday morning at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen , and each member of the White Earth RBC took to the stage to look back at the past year, as well as what they have planned for 2026 and beyond. R&J News…
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