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Polk County Sheriff James Tadman recently spoke to R&J News about the upcoming start to rifle deer season this weekend and the safety measures people should be taking to ensure emergency services won’t be included in you or your families hunting experience. Tadman also says that you are always responsible for where your shots ultimately…
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In a time where energy bills are rising, one thing you may be able to do to lower your energy bill is to explore an off-peak program through your local energy provider. Wild Rice Electric Director of Member Services Teddy Busse encourages homeowners to explore their off peak options, even if they’re already enrolled in…
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Coming up later this month, Minnesota Extension will be holding a Farm Land Rent Meeting for area producers. Heather Dufault of Norman/Polk County Extension has the details. With harvest mostly complete across the region, we are now moving into the event season. Dufault says there are lots of events already on the schedule that area…
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The Artist Support Grant offers funding for costs associated with the exhibition, performance, or production of creative work or other opportunities to enhance your creative development such as: Creative people such as Artists, Culture Bearers, Musicians, Writers, Artisan Craftspeople, Theater Artists, Woodcarvers, Beading artists, Dancers, Jewelers, Regalia Makers, Poets, Potters, Weavers, Basket makers, Sculptors, Filmmakers,…
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Several students from Win-E-Mac and the northern Minnesota area will be participating in the upcoming event in Bemidji next Tuesday put on by the MSHSL called the Students Advisory and Leadership conference. Brady Langemo the Activities Director at Win-E-Mac, spoke with R&J News about it. Win-E-Mac school news can be heard every Thursday at 2pm…
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Law enforcement is searching for a suspect in a Wednesday shooting in Cass Lake. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office received reports of gunfire at 5:25am Wednesday in the 300 block of Balsam Avenue Northwest. A 38-year-old woman had been hit with a gunshot fired from a vehicle. The vehicle then left the scene. The woman’s…
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The Minnesota Deer Rifle Opener is this weekend, and the Minnesota DNR is reminding area hunters about the importance of prioritizing safety. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says everyone needs to be following the basic rules of hunting. Baden says hunters also need to be good sports with each other, especially if they’re hunting…
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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Something you might want to be aware of are the initial signs of Alzheimer’s. Dr. Michael Racke of Quest Diagnostics gives an example. Dr. Michael Racke will talk more about Alzheimer’s and advances in treating it on Saturday’s Access Health program, which airs at 8am on KRJB 106.5 FM and…
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HAWLEY, MN—Now that Halloween is over, you might be thinking about decorating the house for Christmas. REACH and CAP-LP can help you out at their holiday thrift sale Friday and Saturday in Hawley. Stephanie Schenck of REACH tells us more. Sale hours are Friday from 1 to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm or…
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The Norman County Commission approved a pair of big resignations at their annual meeting on Thursday morning. Norman County Commissioner LeAnn Hall tells us more about these resignations, and their plan to replace these individuals. Holl says there will be some discussion about potentially changing the county coordinator position into a county administrator position. As…
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