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With the start of a new year, veterans are reminded that they can now re-apply for VA Healthcare if they have been denied in the past. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more about reapplying, and what VA Healthcare covers. Ellefson also reminds Veterans about the state benefits that may be available…
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The Mahnomen community is invited to the school this Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00, for the Mahnomen Indian Education Winter Gathering. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about the event. Again thats Wednesday, January 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 in the Mahnomen School cafeteria.
ERSKINE, MN—Win-E-Mac School Principal Casey Reierson has an idea for students to help other students: peer tutoring. Reierson says the tutoring will be offered through community education, which offers a benefit for the tutors. You can hear the Win-E-Mac School News Thursdays on KCCQ 96.7 FM.
Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session gets under way Tuesday. State Representative Jim Joy of Hawley tells R&J News about his priorities for this year. Our talk with Rep. Joy also covered an executive order Governor Tim Walz issued last week that creates a new fraud investigations unit…following the Feeding Our Future scandal where over $250 million…
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It’s a new year, and the Traill County Historical Society invites you to come and learn more about the History of Traill County, which spans over 150 years. LeAnn Beck of Traill County Historical Society tells us more about the society, and the exhibits they have on display. Beck says the Historical Society is also…
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Charges against a Fargo dentist accused of stabbing a man near Fosston have been dropped. In February 2023, 51-year-old Daniel Mengedoth was charged with first and second degree assault after allegedly stabbing a 35-year-old Iowa man in the face and hands at a cabin near Fosston. Both charges against Mengedoth were dropped this week at…
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Happy Birthday Traill County! Traill County North Dakota is turning 150 on Sunday, and Traill County Historical Society will be celebrating this summer. LeAnn Beck of Trail County Historical Society tells us more. For more information go to the Traill County Historical Society website at www.traillcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
President Biden has signed into law a bill that renames the Roseau Post Office in honor of Floyd B. Olson, who was Roseau’s postmaster for 25 years. Seventh District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach called Olson “a man of faith, a family man and a true public servant.” Senator Amy Klobuchar added the legislation ensures Olson’s memory…
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