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The Minnesota Senate Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy heard testimony from area entities about Senate bill SF 3480 which would transfer ownership of White Earth State Forest from the State Government to White Earth Nation. The committee heard testimony from those in support and opposition of the bill, including White Earth Nation Chairman Michael…
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As part of a nationwide effort to reduce pollution and strengthen rural Minnesota’s power grid, the USDA is loaning Wild Rice Electric Co-op $18.6 million. Wild Rice will use the funding to build and improve 99 miles of line and connect 628 consumers. Wild Rice Electric Co-op CEO Mike Wade tells R&J News more about…
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FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council voted to move ahead with two improvement projects at Monday’s Council meeting. The first was for an addition to the Nature Center building. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden: Liden says the City of Fertile has obtained a $144,000 grant for the project. But that won’t cover the entire cost of…
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The Ada Borup West School District is in the process of getting things finalized for their 2024 prom on May 4. Prom Committee member Shawn Roux shares more details of the night. Roux says they will be bringing back the prom banquet after a lengthy absence as well. Roux says they are still fundraising as…
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After a series of home burglaries swept Polk County and the surrounding area Polk County Sheriff’s investigator Tom Brault appeared on the Food for Thought Program to give some tips that you should consider to lower your chances of being a victim of burglary. Brault says with the wide amount of options nowadays, security cameras…
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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson appeared on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program last week and gave an update on budget talks at the State Capitol. The Republican from East Grand Forks says even with Governor Walz talking up the Minnesota economy, some Democrats have concerns. Johnson tells us why Minnesota can’t run a large deficit as…
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Freedom Christian Academy in Erskine is hosting a Meat Raffle Bingo Event in March. FCAs spokesperson Sofia Nikolayson shares more about this one night event: Freedom Christian Academy is a non-profit Private Christian School in Erskine that opened its doors in 2022. They have been trying to raise funds to complete their gym remodel. Be…
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Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach’s bill to protect nursing homes in rural areas passed the House Ways and Means Committee this week. The bill would fight a rule established last year that would require minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities. During a speech before the Ways and Means Committee, Fischbach said nursing homes in rural…
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The band Eclectic Whirlwind will be visiting the Fosston community on Tuesday March 12th. Band Member Rolf Krogstad shares more: Eclectic Whirlwind is a mix of American and Scandinavian folk songs and fiddletunes as well as popular, rock and American standards. The concert is free will donation and open to the public. Be sure to…
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House Representative Deb Kiel checks in with an update on bills that were on the floor this last session: Representative Kiel shares her concerns about a bill that was proposed during the last session: For more information on this issue, please visit https://www.house.mn.gov or call (651) 296-2146