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Minnesota’s congressional delegation is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide financial relief for turkey farmers hit hard by avian metapneumovirus. In a letter led by Republican Congressman Brad Finstad, lawmakers asked USDA officials to allow losses from the virus to qualify for assistance through the Livestock Indemnity Program. The disease killed more than…
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He’d been on the run for two months after an August shooting in Mahnomen. On Monday, 24-year-old Ryan Pacheco was arrested in Baxter. Pacheco was wanted in connection with what White Earth Tribal Police called a targeted shooting in Mahnomen on July 31st. Two people were injured in that shooting. Pacheco was on the run…
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It’s going to be a busy week of programming at Itasca State Park, so if you’re looking for something to do this week, the park may be the place for you. Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding multiple events throughout the week this week. Cox says they also have a lot…
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Hillsboro’s newest business is looking to hire as they prepare for their grand opening later this month, and they invite anyone interested in a job to attend their job fair later this week. Local 636 Bar and Grill Owner Brian Gullickson tells us more about the job fair, and the type of people he’s looking…
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Superintendent Derek Gieseke of the Fosston school district joined R&J News to discuss the upcoming week for Fosston schools which included updates on the big referendum currently up for vote on November 3rd. Gieseke also provided an update on school picture day which will take place today.. The school also has found success in Gieseke’s…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District invites the community out to a pair of events this month. Waubun Superintendent Laurie Johnson says they will be holding their annual Federal Programs Public Hearing later this month. Johnson also reminds the community that there will be a community input event on Friday in regards to their athletic facility…
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Riders looking to get certified to operate all-terrain vehicles can join a safety course hosted by the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, Oct. 11, at Clearbrook-Gonvick School. The program targets individuals 10 and older who need an official certification, which Minnesota state law mandates for anyone born after July 1, 1987. Older participants aged…
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It’s Fire Safety Week, and local officials are reminding everyone to take proactive steps to protect their homes and families. When it comes to home fire safety, one of the first lines of defense is proper detection. Fire Chief Justin Netland of the Bagley Fire Department stresses the importance of keeping active smoke and carbon…
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A resort on Strawberry Lake near Ogema says it’s closed not just for the season, but permanently. Late last month after the camping season ended, people who camp at Woodland Trails Resort got an email saying the resort is closing permanently. An email sent to camper owners said the owners would be retiring and closing the…
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The Thief River Falls City Council will meet Tonight, October 6th, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. Items on the consent agenda include the approval of council proceedings from September 15th-29th, City bills, disbursements, and Council per diems, approval of LPHE business registrations, and Phillipp Hoffman, Martell LLC – Discussion (requested…
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