Minnesota red flag gun laws takes effect today
R&J News continues to highlight some of the new laws that will be taking effect today and one that will start being enforced today is the protection order red flag gun law. This new law will allow Minnesotans to ask courts to prevent individuals from owning a gun if they believe the individual is a…
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Area Law Enforcement teaming up for Toward Zero Death
Area Law Enforcement agencies will be teaming up in 2024 for a Toward Zero Deaths Grant. Clearbrook-Gonvick Chief of Police Ryan Solee tells us more. For more information on Towards Zero Deaths go to their website at www.towardzerodeaths.org.
Menstrual products in schools law goes into effect January 1
With the start of the new year many new laws will be going into effect thanks to the 2023 legislative sessions. Previously we’ve highlighted the renters rights, minimum wage, and sick time laws but one under the radar law will also start on January 1. As part of the most recent education bill signed off…
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Norman County Recycling
Here’s another sign of Christmas: empty boxes that once contained presents. Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson tells R&J News’ Joe Lancello about the importance of recycling. Johanson adds there is one type of cardboard you shouldn’t recycle: used pizza delivery boxes. The grease in the box makes it unsuitable for recycling.
North Dakota State Of Emergency
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has declared a statewide emergency for widespread utility infrastructure damage caused by the ice storm that left more than 20,000 North Dakotans without electricity. Burgum plans to ask for a presidential disaster declaration to unlock federal assistance to help pay for eligible response costs and infrastructure repairs, including hundreds of…
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Ice Safety Reminder
Recent weather trends across the region have caused ice conditions to change rapidly. This is especially the case in Northwest Minnesota where conditions have been uneven. Nicole Biagi of the Minnesota DNR Enforcement Ice Safety Coordinator tells us what anglers should consider before heading out on the ice as well as what it will take…
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Cattle Market Update
Bull sales season is fast approaching which means that many cattle producers will be putting their bulls on market. KRose owner Karoline Rose gives some reminders to producers who will be looking to sell this season. Rose also explained what this year’s cattle market could look like after an up and down year like 2023. …
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Itasca State Park Upcoming Events
Winter is here and that does not mean that the fun at Itasca State Park stops. Itasca State Park has a full schedule of winter events planned for January and the rest of the winter season. Park Interpretive Naturalist Connie Cox says one of the most popular winter activities is winter birding. Cox says birding…
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Minnesota minimum wage increasing
Many new laws will be going into effect on January 1 and one that has caught the attention of many is the minimum wage increase. Starting on January 1 the Minnesota minimum wage will rise by 26 cents. Large employers will now have to pay at least $10.85 an hour, while small employers will pay…
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