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One interested observer of Tuesday’s Minnesota elections was State Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson. The East Grand Forks Republican tells R&J News how the Minnesota Legislature shapes up after Election Day. You’ll remember State Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested this past April for first degree burglary when she allegedly broke into her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes…
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A 0.5% sales tax measure was on the ballot for residents in the Hillsboro city limits, and the measure passed with widespread support on Tuesday with 591 people voting in favor of the new tax, and just 185 voting against. Hillsboro Assistant Fire Chief Jake Rust and Secretary/Treasurer Steve Haffely say they are thankful for…
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After a very successful showing this past Summer, the World of Outlaws will be making their return to the Norman County Raceway. Norman County Raceway Track Owner and Promoter Jake Bitker makes the official announcement. Bitker says this was only made possible by the massive success of this past season’s World of Outlaws event. Lastly,…
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Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton won re-election for Twin Valley Mayor last night defeating the challenger and current City Council member Mark Askelson by a vote total of 8 votes. (152 to 144) R&J News caught up with Mike Bolton and got his reaction to the results.
Everyone’s invited to the 5th Annual Doe’s Day in Hitterdal this Saturday. Event organizer Dawn Blakeway says the event is a good opportunity to support local vendors, and even do some early holiday shopping. Blakeway says this event isn’t just for women, and she also encourages hunters to stop by and get some delicious food,…
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The Northern Cass School District will be hosting their final community meeting on the Northern Cass Community Health and Wellness Center project tomorrow at 6:30 PM at the Northern Cass School. Northern Cass Superintendent Corey Stiener tells us more about the Wellness Center project. Stiener says the upcoming meeting is an excellent way for people…
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The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is teaming up with Eyes on the Horizon to offer free safeTALK trainers to residents across Northwest Minnesota. safeTALK Trainer Monica McConkey tells us more about safeTALK and its purpose. McConkey says the Northwest Minnesota Foundation wanted to team up with Eyes on the Horizon due to an increased need in…
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Looking at other races in Minnesota, there was a close race for mayor of Twin Valley. Incumbent Michael Bolton defeated Councilman Mark Askelson 152 votes to 144 with Mark Altenburg getting 18 votes. The Twin Valley City Council election had five candidates for two seats. Incumbent Tracy Christianson received 187 votes, with Harold Allrich in…
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The Mahnomen City Council held two public hearings in regards to their streetscape project and interest in the purchasing of the city industrial park at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. Guenther says the council also received a lengthy update from their city engineer on a number of…
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