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The US Department of Veterans Affairs is making changes to their non VA care program, and the move is expected to help many area veterans receive quicker access to health care. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says this change will be a huge benefit to veterans living in rural…
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Fentanyl has been a growing issue across the United States, with over a quarter million Americans dying from it dating back to 2018. However, many people don’t know where it comes from, and just how prominent it is in their local communities. During a recent training Ada Police Chief Steve Hager learned more about the…
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All are invited to Kasin Farms this Saturday, for the 24th Annual Breakfast on the Farm. Keith Aakre of the Hawley Area Lions says the event is the kick off to the Hawley Rodeo week, and he previews some of the event’s many activities and giveaways that will take place. R&J News will share more…
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If you’ve driven by the Gary Pines over the last few weeks you may have realized some work, or changes being done. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares says volunteers have been hard at work the last few weeks, and she tells us what they’ve been doing. Bennefeld says they have more Gary Pines projects that…
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The staff at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge invites you to the refuge this Saturday, for their 3rd Annual Refuge Night Hike. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen gives us a preview of the event, and what we can expect. Pending weather conditions, Knutsen says the event should also be a good event to do some star gazing. …
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The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office has received a gift that can help save lives. Sheriff Darin Halverson describes the gift. Sheriff Halverson talks more about the LUCAS machine and its benefits. Sheriff Halverson was a recent guest on the Food For Thought program, which airs weekday mornings at 8:45 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
Road construction season has arrived in the Red River Valley, and for the City of Hillsboro, they have some projects that will begin shortly. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about the City’s upcoming road projects. Eggermont also gave an update on the City’s electrical project, which is progressing slowly. You can find…
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Financial scams have become a regular occurrence in everyday life, and scammers are always thinking of new ways to come after your hard earned money. Carrie Dobmeyer of Mid Minnesota Credit Union in Ada says they are seeing an uptick in the amount of scams, and she tells us about the different kinds of scams…
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The Minnesota Legislature is waiting for Governor Walz to announce a special session to finalize the two year budget, but certain committees have been able to meet to discuss the tax bill. On Tuesday, Minnesota Department of Revenue Commission Paul Marquart testified in favor of the proposed tax bill, and highlighted some items that he…
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The Norman County East School Board held a special board meeting on Tuesday morning to approve the hires of a pair of new staff members. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more. With the 2024/2025 school year now in the review mirror, Nudell also reflects on the school year, and talks about the…
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