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It’s a new year, and the Traill County Historical Society invites you to come and learn more about the History of Traill County, which spans over 150 years. LeAnn Beck of Traill County Historical Society tells us more about the society, and the exhibits they have on display. Beck says the Historical Society is also…
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Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session gets under way Tuesday. State Representative Jim Joy of Hawley tells R&J News about his priorities for this year. Our talk with Rep. Joy also covered an executive order Governor Tim Walz issued last week that creates a new fraud investigations unit…following the Feeding Our Future scandal where over $250 million…
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Charges against a Fargo dentist accused of stabbing a man near Fosston have been dropped. In February 2023, 51-year-old Daniel Mengedoth was charged with first and second degree assault after allegedly stabbing a 35-year-old Iowa man in the face and hands at a cabin near Fosston. Both charges against Mengedoth were dropped this week at…
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President Biden has signed into law a bill that renames the Roseau Post Office in honor of Floyd B. Olson, who was Roseau’s postmaster for 25 years. Seventh District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach called Olson “a man of faith, a family man and a true public servant.” Senator Amy Klobuchar added the legislation ensures Olson’s memory…
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Happy Birthday Traill County! Traill County North Dakota is turning 150 on Sunday, and Traill County Historical Society will be celebrating this summer. LeAnn Beck of Trail County Historical Society tells us more. For more information go to the Traill County Historical Society website at www.traillcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
The Ulen Hitterdal School Board met for their first meeting of 2025 on Wednesday night. Of the items on the agenda reorganization was probably the biggest, and the board did say goodbye to their Chairperson and Vice Chair. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten recaps the reorganization meeting. Flaten says the board also hired two new…
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There’s a chance of snow this weekend in parts of Northwest Minnesota, and people are once again reminded to follow the proper winter driving safety recommendations. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some things to consider when traveling this weekend. Tadman was a guest on the KKCQ Food For Thought Program which airs weekdays at…
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Norman County Ag Day was on Wednesday, and one of the presenters was Minnesota Extension Crop Educator Dr. Angie Peltier whose presentation was on Growing Healthier Soybeans. Dr. Peltier started out by discussing the Soybean Aphid Threshold. Dr. Peltier also talked about the importance of scouting, when it comes to fighting diseases like Soybean Aphid,…
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The first semester of classes is coming to an end at Ada Borup West next week, and school administration is reminding parents about some important dates, and things coming up next week. ABW principals Bree Triplett and Josh Carlson tell us more. Triplett is also excited to announce that elementary students will have the opportunity…
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The Hawley School has been undergoing some major renovations over the last year, and now another project has been added into the fold after receiving a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson tells us more. For more news from the Hawley School District tune into the Hawley School…
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