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United Way of Northeastern Minnesota has numerous works through United For Veterans to help support all veterans within the Iron Range, as well as across Koochiching and Lake of the Woods Counties. One of those events coming up this February is the United for Veteran’s Bingo Night. VFW 2948 in International Falls is once again…
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The Mahnomen School has been in a lengthy construction project since last school year and progress continues to move along. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on where the project is at, and when it’s expected to be completed. With temperatures expected to stay frigid through next week, Bisek also reminds parents to…
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The City of Twin Valley is looking for community members looking to serve the community, to join Twin Valley EDA and Parks Committee. Twin Valley City Councilwoman, and committee member Tracy Christensen tells us more about the committee, and what it does. Christensen also spoke more on the time commitment that a person joining can…
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The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board met in regular session on Wednesday night, and they received an update on the ongoing renovation project that is happening at the school. Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more. Flaten says the school board is also looking to come to an agreement with Minnesota Online High School, and he explains…
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After a bill fell short in the final hours of last years legislative session the Minnesota Senate Committee on State and Local Government heard testimony on senate file 757 which would legalize mobile sports betting in the State of Minnesota. Speaking at the meeting was the bill’s author Senator Matt Kline (DFL-Mendota Heights) who explained…
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ERSKINE, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you last week. The Coaches versus Cancer fundraiser at the February 4 Fosston at Win-E-Mac boys basketball game was quite a success, as Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo explains. Langemo was talking to KKCQ’s Tom Lano during the Win-E-Mac School News program, which airs Thursday…
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HALSTAD, MN—At Monday night’s regular meeting, the Halstad City Council approved a way to use money from the State of Minnesota. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson explains. Also on Monday, the Halstad City Council took action on a cannabis ordinance. The Council also tabled an offer to buy the Sunrise Apartments from the City. Johnson says…
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Three Minnesota Republicans in the US House have sent a letter to President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to appoint a US Attorney for the District of Minnesota in light of fraud allegations against Governor Tim Walz’s administration. The letter from Representatives Michelle Fischbach, Brad Finstad and Pete Stauber says “Minnesotans have rightfully lost…
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