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The Minnesota Legislature is in session, and getting as much funding as possible is a priority for most state departments including the Department of Agriculture. MN Ag Commissioner Thom Peterson tells us what their budget priorities are in 2025. The current power balance in the Minnesota Legislature is a temporary one seat majority for the…
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The annual Bonspiel on South Twin Lake returns this weekend, and everyone is invited to come and enjoy a fun time on the ice. Event organizer Andy Lavoy gives us a preview of the event, and what they have planned. Lavoy says the upcoming weather forecast should be good for people who want to set…
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LAKE PARK, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you last week. There was a dinner, bake sale and silent auction to raise money for Tim Olsen of Lake Park, who suffered a stroke last June. Tim Olsen’s daughter, Tabitha Olsen-Bergman, says there was a great turnout. While Tim Olsen couldn’t attend the…
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BAGLEY, MN—The Clearwater County branch of Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life will hold their annual March For Life in Bagley this Saturday morning. LeRoy Sundbom of MCCL runs down the day’s events. Sundbom says he was involved in the first March For Life 35 years ago. He looks back on the first march. Sundbom was…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the 42nd Annual Red River Basin Summit Commission, and had the opportunity to catch up with Nicole Bernt of West Polk Soil and Water Conservation District, who told us what projects the District is working on in 2025. Bernt also told us more about the West Polk Soil…
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Molly Corrow, Marketing and Events Director and Sharon Carr, Special Events Coordinator, both of Confidence Learning Center in East Gull Lake, MN, lets us know what they do there and invites everyone to participate in America’s Ice Fishing Tournament benefiting Confidence Learning Center on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Kevin Pelkey, Executive Director of Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity and ReStore, invites volunteers to help with their current home building projects in the area, explains how you can donate some of your unwanted items to the ReStore (and shop for some you may need) and describes two upcoming fundraising events to enjoy.
Braedon Gomez, a strong forward for Minnesota North College – Rainy River, earned the MCAC North Division Men’s Basketball Athlete-of-the-Week award. Gomez played 57 minutes and shot 69.6% from the field and 66.7% from behind the 3-point arc, scoring 42 points in the team’s two wins. He had 20 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and four blocks during the…
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For many veterans across the United States travel can often be an issue that makes it difficult for them to receive the care they need, as many are not able to drive, but for Veterans in Polk County, there’s a travel assistance program available to them. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us…
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