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The Minnesota Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety discussed a trio of bills yesterday that aim to increase the penalty for people found guilty of fleeing police in a motor vehicle. Senator Heather Gustafson (DFL-Vadnais Heights) who is the author of one of the bills tells us why this is something she feels is…
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The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) will be hard at work in St Paul over the next couple months, as they will be testifying and trying to secure funds for multiple water management projects across Northwest Minnesota. RRWMB Director Rob Sip fills us in on the legislature’s targeted bonding bill, which he says is…
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Giving Hearts Day is today, and it gives you the perfect opportunity to support some of your favorite local non profits and charities. Cassie Visser of the Benedictine Living Community-Ada tells us more about Giving Hearts Day and its history. Some area non profits that are accepting donations for Giving Hearts Day include: To make…
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The Norman County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to be aware of a scam that has recently been reported in the area that is targeting grandparents. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us more about these “Grandparents Scams”. Fall says there have even been recent reports of scammers showing up to an individual’s house posing…
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Giving Hearts Day is on Thursday, and the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation (BOLF) is asking that you consider making a donation to them so that they can continue to offer their services to area veterans. BOLF Director Tracy Dunham says Giving Hearts Day is one of the biggest days of the year for them, and…
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After a lengthy search, the Mahnomen School Board has hired Andrea Simon as their new superintendent, as longtime superintendent Jeff Bisek will be retiring in June. Bisek tells us more about the hiring that was approved at Monday’s School Board meeting. Bisek says the board had a discussion on school funding, as much of the…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the Fargo Sugarbeet Growers Seminar on Tuesday and had the chance to catch up with presenter Dr Mark Boetel of the NDSU School of Natural Resource Sciences Department. Dr Boetel gives an overview of his presentation that was centered around insect management. Dr Boetel also explains what type…
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After eight consecutive trips to the Minnesota State One Act Festival, Bagley One Act has received their first Star Performance. Bagley One Act Director Marilyn Hood walks us through the day of the performance, and the moment the cast found out they received a star. Hood says she is very proud of her group of…
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February is American Heart Month….a time when we’re reminded about the importance of diet and exercise in order to keep our hearts healthy. During a conversation with R&J News, Olivia LaVoy of the American Heart Association in the Twin Cities says women often don’t get the same care and treatment for heart issues that men…
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The Ada Borup West School Board held discussions regarding the Minnesota Legislature during their meeting on Tuesday morning. A main focus of the meeting was the governor’s proposed budget, and Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says there are some things in the budget that he will be keeping an eye on. Cook says one…
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