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Last week, a group of eight Minnesota DFL Senators announced they were forming a group called the Blue Dog Coalition. Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead is one of the eight and he talks about the group’s goals. Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, a Republican from East Grand Forks, talks about the coalition. Johnson finds…
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For many people, gambling isn’t a problem. It’s buying an occasional lottery ticket or taking part in the office Super Bowl pool. But for others, gambling is a big problem. Susan Sheridan Tucker is executive director of the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling. Sheridan Tucker goes on to say that gambling isn’t always about winning.…
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Area Ag and Water Management leaders were recently in Washington DC to visit with legislatures about the Farm Bill. Red River Retention Authority Executive Director Brian Fuder tells us more about the purpose of the visit. Fuder also explains what was discussed while down in Washington, and what some of the group’s priorities were. Fuder…
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A group of Democrats in the Minnesota Senate has formed a faction they’re calling the Blue Dog Coalition. According to the coalition’s mission statement, it stands for “pragmatic, reasonable and balanced policies that reflect the values of all Minnesotans.” Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead is a member of this Blue Dog Coalition. News of this…
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Warren Formo Glen Kajewski Brian Fuder Jerry Nordick Kim Miller Stefan Bischof Thom Peterson Jeppe Kjearsgaard Rob Sip
The Central Valley School Board met in regular session Wednesday. Superintendent, Jeremy Brandt, presented the rough drafts of the 2025-2026 calendar. Brandt gives some insight into why this year’s calendar was more difficult to put together than in previous years. The district will receive additional feedback before making final approval in January. The board also…
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The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening. The City is set to revamp its website in the coming year. Out of three bids, the council chose Texas-based, Municipal Impact, to update the website. The web address will remain unchanged. In other discussion items, Council Member Holly Aamold brought up concerns from residents…
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Students at the Lake Park Audubon (LPA) School will be giving back to families in need this Christmas, through the Annual Sam’s Meals for Many program. LPA High School principal Art Meyer tells us more about this program, which was started by a former student a few years ago. If this is a program you’d…
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This weekend Kinfolk Worship in Ada will be spreading their holiday cheer across Ada. Ruben Alvarez of Kinfolk Worship says he and his group at Kinfolk Worship will be doing some Christmas Caroling, and he invites everyone to come and listen. Alvarez says you’re also invited to join in on the caroling as well. More…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the Prairie Grains Conference in Grand Forks yesterday, and had the opportunity to catch up with Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. With the upcoming legislative session set to start after the new year Petersen highlighted some concerns he’s been hearing from farmers, and how things look…
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