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It’s a new year for the East Polk Heritage Center, and they have a full schedule of programming over the next couple months. Heritage Center representatives Bonnie Stewart and Steph Anderson say their next few months of programming is youth focused, and they go over the schedule for the next couple months. Stewart and Anderson…
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Over the next year R&J News will be speaking with area law enforcement officers with the goal of getting to know them better. First up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Deputy Brett Fetting of the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Fetting tells us more about his Law Enforcement Background, and why he went into…
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Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander began his first term in St. Paul last week as successor to longtime District 1B Representative Deb Kiel. The East Grand Forks Republican took his oath of office with House DFL members boycotting the ceremony, as well as boycotting all House activities. Gander says in the meantime, he’ll work with…
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Giving Hearts Day is on February 13, and the Early Giving Period is now open. More than 600 Non-profits based across Northwest Minnesota and North Dakota will be participating including REACH in Hawley. REACH Director Stephanie Schneck tells us more about Giving Hearts Day, and how you can donate to REACH Schneck says all the…
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The Win-E-Mac School Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening, and with it being the first meeting of the year the board had to reorganize. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says the board did have some changes in leadership after a pair of past members did not run for re-election. Cook also took time to…
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The City of Thief River Falls will be hosting their annual Frost Fest Celebration this weekend. Carly Lunsetter of the Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce goes over this year’s Frost Fest schedule starting with a Fish Fry on Friday night. Lunsetter says the Frost Fest Committee also has all weekend activities going on across…
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The Sub Section 30 Solo Music Contest is set to take place next Monday at the Win-E-Mac School, and the Mahnomen Music Department will be well represented. Mahnomen Music Teacher Jill Bisek says she will be sending 20 students who have been putting in a lot of work both in and outside the classroom. Bisek…
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The City of Ada is always looking for more businesses to set up shop in town, and the Ada EDA has funding available to help people who are interested in starting or expanding their business. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more. For more information contact Ashley Larson at City Hall by calling (218)…
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With last weekend’s bitterly cold weather behind us, it’s a good time to remember how dangerous the cold can be. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson tells us how quickly you can get frostbite if you’re not dressed properly. Halverson also reminds us to check up on elderly neighbors or family members when the weather gets…
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The Hawley Alliance Church Band of Brothers group invites you to their annual Sportsman’s Banquet this Saturday at the Hawley Alliance Church. Event Representative Kelly Janke gives us a preview of the event. Janke also went over this year’s Wild Game Feed menu, and grand prizes. The Sportsman’s Banquet is being put on by the…
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