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Rep. Fischbach’s Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women & Families Act Passes House

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  The Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act co-sponsored by Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has passed in the US House.  Thursday’s vote was 214 to 208.  The bill would ensure that pregnancy centers cannot be excluded or restricted from receiving Temporary…
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January 20, 2024 0

Early voting begins in Minnesota 

It’s officially election season in Minnesota and it begins with early voting for the Minnesota primary election. Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association President Corey Hanson encourages everyone to go out and vote in all of your elections. Whether that be your local, state, national or organizational.  Early voting for the presidential primary runs…
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January 20, 2024 0

KRJB Kaleidoscope 1-19-24

The Friday, January 19, 2024 KRJB Kaleidoscope program featured three different interviews. 1: Senator Tina Smith with an update: 2: Ogema Elementary Teacher Lisa Fabre recently won a VFW Teaching Award 3: Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall talks about new body armor for K-9 Onyx


January 19, 2024 0

Brainerd Lakes Area Representative of District 6B, Josh Heintzeman 1-19-24

Brainerd Lakes Area Representative of District 6B, Josh Heintzeman, discusses the Highway 210/Washington Street improvement project with regards to funding, the future of Minnesota’s finances in the next biennium, the group “Hunters for Hunters” focusing on wolves and more!


January 19, 2024 0

Norman County K9 donated body armor 

On Wednesday Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall announced that Norman County K9 Onyx will be receiving a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc.  Each vest is donated by an individual and Fall explained where their donation came from.  For more information or to…
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January 19, 2024 0

REACH Celebrating Giving Hearts Day 

Giving Hearts Day is February 8 and REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schenck says they will be celebrating.  Schenck took some time to tell us about some of REACH’s programs that the money raised during giving hearts day will go toward as well as an explanation on what Giving Hearts day is.  For more information on…
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January 19, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac School Hosting Sub Section One Act Play Competition

The Win-E-Mac School will be hosting the sub section One Act Play competition on Friday, January 26. Win-E-Mac one act play director Andrew Hanson shares more details about the competition.  Hanson says all the performances are open to the public and encourages you to come out and show your support.  For more information on the…
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January 19, 2024 0

Waubun ESports returns from state competition 

The recently conceived Waubun ESports team wrapped up their fall and winter season this past week and ESports advisor Keith Mernitz says he thinks the trip went well despite mixed results.  Mernitz hopes that this early success will lead to increased growth and participation in the Waubun ESports program.  Mernitz says the team will take…
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January 19, 2024 0