Local and Regional News, Tuesday 3/10/2026
Work is picking up at the Minnesota Capitol as lawmakers take up several bills focused on veterans services.Both the House and Senate veterans committees met last week to review proposals involving the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.In the House, the Veterans and Military Affairs Division heard testimony on three bills, including HF 3919, which would…
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Purina Feed & Lakes Community Co-op holding annual Cow Calf Meeting in Flom
Purina Feed & Lakes Community Cooperative will be holding their annual Cow Calf Meeting in Flom on Thursday evening, and area cattlemen and women are invited to attend. Bruce Winter of Purina Feed tells us what we can expect from the event. Again, that will take place this Thursday at 5:00 PM in Flom.
Pine to Prairie Pheasants Forever holding annual Banquet
The Pine to Prairie Pheasants Forever Chapter serving Mahnomen and Becker County will be holding their annual Chapter Banquet this Friday, and all are invited to attend. Chapter Representative David Bloomseth tells us more about the event. Money raised from the event will go right back to the chapter who will disperse the funds to…
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Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland running for Sheriff
Last month, it was announced that Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman would be retiring at the end of the year, andPolk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland has already thrown his name in the ring to become the next sheriff. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Norland, who tells us more about himself…
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Ada Public Works Director shares thoughts on Public Works building project
In exactly one week, the Ada City Council will make the final decision on how they will move forward with the Ada Public Works building project, and the city is currently seeking feedback from residents. During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program, Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen spoke more about the proposed project,…
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Today is township election day
Today is township election day in Minnesota, and all residents of local townships are encouraged to participate in their townships election, and annual meetings. Steve Fenske of the Minnesota Association of Townships says it’s important for township residents to participate in their local elections and meetings. Fenske says a lot can go on during these…
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Polk County Commission Update
After being short a member for multiple months due to the resignation and passing of former Commission Chair Mark Holy, the Polk County Commission is at full strength after a special election last month. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says she is happy for the commission to be at full strength, and she has confidence…
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Twin Valley City Council meets
The Twin Valley City Council had further discussions on a renters ordinance at their meeting on Monday night, and heard lots of feedback from city rental property owners. Twin Valley City Clerk Rachel Johnson tells us more. Other items from Monday’s meeting included discussions about advertising, the purchase of a new fryer for the municipal…
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