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Minnesota lake groups say progress is being made in the fight against invasive species—but future funding cuts could threaten that momentum.Since 2014, the state has invested about 10 million dollars a year to help counties prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels. Officials say those efforts have worked, dropping the spread rate…
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HOUSTON, TX—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. The First World Robotics Conference wrapped up on Saturday. The Dally Division was the winner, comprised of teams from Madera, California, Studio City, California, Minneola, Florida and San Diego, California. Warroad’s team, FRED, finished in 29th place in the Dally Division with a…
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The Ontario Provincial Police in Fort Frances are warning the public after a rise in overdose-related calls across the Rainy River District.Officers say they’ve been responding to more incidents involving concerning effects and unusual reactions tied to street drug use. The OPP is reminding residents that recreational drug use always carries serious risks.They’re encouraging anyone…
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The City of Ada will be holding their annual clean up next week, and as residents prepare over the weekend, the city is reminding them how things will work. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says this year’s clean up week will be run like last year’s. If more information for clean up week or other…
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All are invited to the Rydell Wildlife refuge this Sunday, as the Friends of Rydell & Glacial Ridge Refuges will be kicking off the spring season with a Soup & Stroll event. Event representative Alyssa Schmid tells us more about the event. Schmid also tells us what stands out about the two refuges this time…
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The Gary Rescue Squad will be holding a fundraiser event on Saturday, and tickets to the show are still available. Wendy Benefeld of Gary Cares tells us more about the event, and what the rescue squad is fundraising for. If this sounds like an event you’d like to attend, Benefeld tells us what you need…
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HOUSTON, TX—The FIRST Robotics World Championships are taking place in Houston, Texas. R&J Broadcasting’s Noah Harren is in Houston following Warroad’s team at the Worlds….and while he was there, he met with students from defending world champions MadTown from Madera, California. Brianna Mendoza was part of last year’s team and talks about that experience. Ian…
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ST. PAUL, MN— Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander speaking to R&J News following Governor Tim Walz’s State of the State speech earlier this week. The East Grand Forks Republican compared Minnesota’s economy from the time before Walz took office and the current situation. Gander was talking about a bill he proposed that would help Minnesota…
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Spreading, and fertilizing season is officially underway for growers across certain portions of the Red River Valley, but for some growers mother nature has taken them on a wild ride this spring. Mike Nelson of CHS West Central in Ada says some area producers have been able to get in the field, but some haven’t. …
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