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The Minnesota Legislative Session came to an end after a special session a few weeks back, and one item that came from it was the Bonding Bill. Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) Director Rob Sip says the RRWMB was one of many organizations to receive funding through the Bonding Bill. Sip says the RRWMB…
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A deadline is fast approaching for a grant that’s available to select residents of the City of Hillsboro. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about the grant, and how you can take advantage of it. Eggermont also reminds people that the ever popular Hillsboro City Pool is also open for use, and she…
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Storms ravaged Northwest Minnesota and the Eastern Half of North Dakota this week, causing a lot of damage to infrastructure, and nature, which left many without power. One energy cooperative that was hit hard was Wild Rice Electric. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric tells us more about some damage that was reported across their…
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The Ulen Museum will be celebrating 60 years this summer, starting with a special event on Wednesday evening. Janet Maesse of the Ulen Historical Society tells us more about this upcoming event. As mentioned, 2025 marks 60 years since the opening of the Ulen Museum, and Messe tells us more about the history of the…
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HALSTAD, MN—As R&J News checks in with area communities about damage from Saturday’s severe storms, Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson gives us this update:
On Monday morning, Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson toured storm damaged areas of the county with a representative from the National Weather Service in Grand Forks. The goal was to determine if a tornado struck the county and the severity of that storm. Johanson says we won’t know for a while. Johanson described…
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June, and July are peak swimming months in Minnesota and North Dakota, and parents are reminded to make sure their kids are taking the proper safety measures. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says parents need to make sure they are supervising their kids when they’re around water, as tragedy can strike fast. Hansen…
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The City of Hitterdal, along with the Hitterdal Lions, will be holding their annual Hitterfest Celebration on Saturday. Hitterdal Lions Club President Brian Nelson gives us a sneak peak into what they have planned for Saturday. Again, that will take place this Saturday in Hitterdal.
ADA, MN—As you may know, the Ada Public Works Department building lost its roof in Saturday’s severe storms. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen gives R&J News a damage report. So what’s the next step for the Public Works Department? With the Ada Public Works Department building out of commission because its roof was torn…
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Watershed Organizations from across the State of Minnesota will be meeting in Roseau this Tuesday and Wednesday for the Annual Minnesota Watersheds meeting. Red River Watershed Management Board Director Rob Sip will be one of the many in attendance, and he tells us more about the meeting. KRJB 106.5 FM will be broadcasting interviews from…
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