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Cell phones are engrained in our everyday life nowadays, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking drivers to put your phone down when driving, or face the consequences. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says they are in the midst of a Toward Zero Death Distracted Driving Campaign, which means they will be doing extra…
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ULEN, MN—There’s going to be a benefit performance Saturday in Ulen for a local church. It’s called “Three Hearts, One Foundation.” Carrie Jirava, one of the three singers, tells us they’re raising money for Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Carrie Jirava, her daughter Karli and Susan Green will be performing as Voices of Grace. Carrie Jirava says…
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The Ada Girl Scouts are currently in their renewal season, which means that they’re also looking for more girls to get involved with their chapter. Ada Girl Scout Troop Leader Bonnie Ballard tells us how you can get involved. Ballard says the Ada Girl Scouts are also looking for service projects, and she encourages the…
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MOORHEAD, MN—Federal cuts are still having an impact on the work ahead for Minnesota counties. DFL Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead met with county workers in charge of SNAP benefits and says any cuts from Washington have a double whammy effect on Minnesota counties. Kupec held a town hall meeting in Moorhead Thursday to talk…
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GENTILLY TOWNSHIP, MN–A reminder that you shouldn’t drive too close to a snow plow. A Fargo man was taken to the hospital after his van struck a snow plow Saturday morning in Gentilly Township. The Minnesota State Patrol says a van driven by 58-year-old Michael Dennis Thompson of Fargo and a snow plow driven by…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Last week, Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther went to St. Paul to speak with area lawmakers and gather support for Mahnomen Hospital improvements to be included in this year’s bonding bill. Guenther tells R&J News she’ll be coming back to the State Capitol later this month. Guenther says she and others from Mahnomen may…
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The Hawley Elementary Held their annual musical last weekend, and reviews for the show are overwhelmingly positive. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says all the performances were great, and that the kids did an amazing job. Ellingson says there’s also a lot of excitement in the community, as their Kindergarten readiness program starts this Monday. …
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The Ada Borup West School District held their annual Pennies for Patients Fundraiser last week, and it was a massive success. Ada Borup West High School principal Josh Carlson says students raised over $2,000 dollars for those battling Leukemia. In other school news, Carlson says they will have some very special guests from NASA visiting…
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Weather-related announcements are presented by Todd’s Landscaping of Fertile. Keep thinking spring – even with the snow! And think of your landscaping needs for your yards, flowers, trees, shrubs, patio block, rock, flag installations and more this spring/summer. Todd’s Landscaping can help with information, ideas and quotes for your projects. Visit toddslandscapingllc.com. * In anticipation…
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FOSSTON, MN—In the wake of next Wednesday’s groundbreaking for a new emergency care facility at Essentia Health-Fosston, the City of Fosston issued this press release: The City of Fosston acknowledges the need for improvements to emergency care facilities at Fosston Hospital. This need was formally recognized as early as 2009, when the City incorporated requirements…
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