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The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office recently announced that they had been accepted by Scouting America as an Explorer Post. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther explains what this means. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office will be sharing more information about the explorer program this fall.
NAYTAWAUSH, MN—A 13-year-old boy is dead after a fireworks accident in Naytawaush. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office says it happened Friday, July 4 around 11:15pm. Sheriff’s Deputies were called to 310 New Circle Drive for a report of a male being struck by a firework. When deputies arrived, they saw the victim wasn’t breathing and…
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Former Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler’s time came to an end at the Hillsboro School District last week, as he is now the Superintendent at the Northern Cass School District. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Baesler, who talked more about his final couple days as a part of the Hillsboro…
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Lakes across Minnesota and North Dakota will be busy this weekend due to the Independence Day holiday. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department tells us some things to remember when out on the lake. Olson also says that just because it’s the holiday weekend does not mean you can take a vacation from…
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Founding Fathers Chuck Ruebke Mitch Coulter Carter Bryn Jon Borge Steve Dalen (Steve Dalen Farmland Sales EXP Reality) Tate Petry Eric Branch (NDSU Extension) Eri Tedford (Summit Agro)
The Lights in West Fargo has received a new attraction, this time in the form of Ziti’s, an Italian American family restaurant run by partners Pat Lipsiea and Gabby Metzger. Lipsiea has been in the restaurant and hospitality industry for years, with family connections to a Mayville favorite. Lipsiea and Metzger dreamed of opening a…
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HATTON, ND—Another community with a busy 4th of July schedule is Hatton, North Dakota. Ben Cigelske, president of the Hatton Men’s Club, goes over Friday’s schedule. Cigelske thanks all the sponsors and volunteers who make Hatton’s July 4th celebration possible.
Just as the Minnesota State Patrol will have extra troopers on the roads this 4th of July weekend, the Minnesota DNR will have extra patrols on the water. DNR Officers will be on Minnesota lakes and rivers from July 4th through the 7th as part of Operation Dry Water. That’s a nationwide campaign that highlights…
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Independence Day is today, and if you’re still looking for something to do, Lake Bemidji State Park might be the place for you. Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us some of the programming they have planned for today. You can also visit Lake Bemidji State Park to partake in some recreational activities, but Drake says…
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At the heart of every Independence Day celebration is the ever popular American Barbeque. While the food may be delicious Nutritional educator Dr. Julie Gatza says that many make mistakes with what they eat, and that leads to BBQ Bloat, and issues like constipation, and stomach aches. Gatza says that one of the many mistakes…
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