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Bliss pushing for changes in Minnesota “Duty to retreat” law 

During a press conference on Wednesday Representative Matt Bliss (R-Pennington) pushed for the Minnesota House of Representatives to pass a law that aims to change Minnesota’s “Duty to retreat” law. Rep. Bliss tells us more about his bill, and what he hopes it accomplishes.  Rep. Bliss also talked about a recent case in Minnesota that…
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March 6, 2025 0

Ada City Council gets updates on event center and Dekko Center, also eyeing dumpster ordinance

The Ada City Council met for their regular March meeting Tuesday night. Ada Mayor John Hintz says one of the first items on the agenda was a discussion with the city engineer in regards to a request order for the Ada Event Center project. Hintz tells us more.  Hintz says there was also an update…
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March 5, 2025 0

GK Technology holding Ag Geek Insight Symposium 

The Ag Geeks over at GK Technology invite you to the Hilton Garden inn in Fargo on March 18 for their Ag Geek Insight Symposium . Sarah Lovas of GK Technology tells us more about the event.  Lovas says they will be offering many different sessions covering a broad range of topics, and she previews…
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March 5, 2025 0

Scott Jasmin & The Gracenotes performing at Aurora Center For the Arts

The Aurora Center For the Arts in Fosston invites you to the center this Friday for a very special performance as Scott Jasmin & The Gracenotes will be performing live. Abby Pearson of the Aurora Center For the Arts tells us more about the event and how you can get tickets.  Event performer Scott Jasmin…
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March 5, 2025 0

Naytahwaush Nightriders Snodeo Recap 

The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club held their annual Snodeo event this last weekend, and the event went by without a hitch. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Naytahwaush Nightriders tells us how the weekend’s festivities went.  Paul also shared some of the results of this weekend’s races.  The full interview with Steve “Carrot” Paul can be…
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March 5, 2025 0

Busy times for the Arts at Hillsboro School 

It’s a busy time for the Arts at the Hillsboro Schools as students will be traveling all over for different events and activities over the next week. Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler says a group of students will be traveling abroad for a special art trip.  Baesler says it’s also a busy couple weeks…
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March 5, 2025 0

City of Hillsboro Purchases land for Electrical Project 

The Hillsboro City Commission approved the purchase of land for their upcoming city electrical project at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about the purchase.  Eggermont also laid out an estimated timeline for the electrical project, which is expected to begin next year.  Lastly Eggermont highlighted other items…
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March 4, 2025 0

Free safeTALK trainings being offered across Northwest Minnesota 

Late last year R&J News told you about SAFE Talk Training that were being held across Northwest Minnesota thanks to the Northwest Minnesota Foundation and Eyes on the Horizon. After a break due to the busy holiday and winter season the program will resume on March 26 in Mahnomen, and registration is still open. safeTALK…
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March 4, 2025 0

NCE E-Sports sees success at state, NCE FFA holding FFA Week 

The Norman County East E-Sports team was at the Minnesota State E-Sports Competition in St Cloud this past weekend, and they brought home some hardware. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina gives us a recap of the weekend.  Kalina says it’s also a big week for Norman County East FFA, as they are having their…
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March 4, 2025 0

Minnesota DFL caucus pushes back against attempt to delay paid family medical leave law

Republicans in the Minnesota House of Representatives are attempting to put a one year delay on the Minnesota Paid Leave Law that was passed during the 2023 legislative session, and goes into effect on January 1 2026.  During a press conference on Monday, House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman made it clear that Democrats oppose any…
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March 4, 2025 0