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The Hillsboro City Commission had discussions about a land acquisition at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about these discussions, and the action taken up by the commission later in the meeting. Eggermont says the commission also had discussions about a floodplain ordinance, and a rezoning request. Eggermont…
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Coming up on Friday, students and staff from the Hillsboro School District will be coming together to participate in their first ever Able Games. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis tells us more about this unique event. Theis says one nice thing about this event is that it gives kids who might not be able…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is currently collecting public comments on potentially changing the statewide walleye bag limit, but time is running out. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department tells us more. Olson says there are currently no issues in the state’s walleye population, and that the change in regulation would be…
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Spring is just about here and the staff at Itasca State Park says there are many different things to do in the park this time of year to celebrate the warmer temperatures. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says one of the things to do in the park during this time of year is…
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HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad Fire Department is holding one of its biggest fundraising events on Saturday night. Halstad Fire Chief Gaylord Christenson tells us about the fifth annual Mixed Stag. Christenson says there will be great raffle prizes. If you don’t have a ticket yet, Christenson says you’d better hurry to get one. Again, the Halstad…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—In tough financial times, cities and counties look for revenue wherever they can. One source of revenue for Minnesota cities is a municipal liquor store. But Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says revenues from their liquor store have been falling. Guenther says there isn’t a kitchen at Mahnomen’s bar and liquor store yet. Mahnomen’s…
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Coming up next Tuesday, townships across Minnesota will be gathering for their 2026 township election. However, these elections are very different from your typical city or county election. Steve Fenske of the Minnesota Association of Townships explains. Fenske says that another thing that makes Township Election Day unique is that townships will also hold their…
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CROOKSTON, MN—A Crookston man is in custody after prosecutors say he threatened to set her on fire and physically assaulted her during a domestic dispute. 20-year-old Jimmy Allen Gray, Jr. is facing two felony charges: threats of violence and domestic assault. The incident happened last Friday, February 27 at a Crookston residence. According to the…
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Fair members from all across Northwest Minnesota were treated with a special speech from Ian Hill, who’s trying to inspire change and build up rural communities. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Hill, who tells us more about his message, and work with county fairs across the country. Hill says it’s important…
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The process of applying for VA benefits can be complex, and for this is where your local Veteran’s Service comes in handy. However, there are companies out there that try to take advantage of Veterans by offering help with their benefits claims at a cost. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger encourages veterans to…
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