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The City of Hillsboro announced last week that they have secured over $25,000 in forest service grants in order to plant new trees across the city. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese tells us more. Reese also gave a timeline on when he thinks the trees will be planted as well as where they will…
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Jim Juve of the Fosston Police Department says they have been seeing an increase in phone usage while driving. Juve took some time to remind people what they can and can’t do with their phone while behind the wheel. Juve says that oddly enough most of the time the people breaking these hands free laws…
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Minnesota’s Newborn Screening Program is now able to screen for a rare, genetic condition. It’s called Krabbe disease. The Minnesota Department of Health says it’s a rare, genetic condition in which a newborn can’t fully break down certain fats. These fats will build up in the body and can lead to damage to the nerves…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. Fire early Monday morning destroyed a grain elevator in Hawley. Firefighters were called at 11pm Sunday night; by the time they arrived, the building was engulfed in flames. 17 area fire departments helped put out the fire. For most of the morning, Hawley residents…
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A petition with approximately 1,000 signatures is expected to be discussed at the March 7 Norman County Commission meeting. Randy Steen from the Norman County Republican Basic Political Operating Unit tells us more about this petition and what it would do. Steen also explained why this is something he wanted to be a part of. …
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Norman County will be hosting a free Naloxone (Narcan) Training and Distribution on Wednesday, March 6 at 3:35 PM in the Norman County Courtroom. Norman County Attorney Elizabeth Brainard tells us more about this event. Brainard also explained what Narcan is and why she thinks it’s an important class to offer to the public. The…
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On Saturday March 2nd Smileys Rescues will be joining forces with the Aurora Center for the Arts for a puppy meet and greet: February is spay and neuter awareness month. Smileys encourages anyone with a pet to take the time to spay and neuter. Be sure to check out Smiley’s Rescues Puppy Meet and Greet…
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Late last year Norman county and the county’s schools and law enforcement agencies kick started a brand new diversion program to help the county’s youth be pointed in the right direction and keep them out of the court system. Norman County Attorney Elizabeth Brainard was one of the people who helped kick start this program…
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The Minnesota Legislative session is underway and one topic that has had a ton of discussion is school resource officer legislation. Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson gives and update on how talks are moving. Johnson also highlighted some factors and obstacles in the way of passing legislation that would put officers back in schools. …
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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson appeared on the Kaleidoscope program on Friday to give an update on the ongoing Minnesota Legislative Session. One potential bill that caught headlines earlier this week would fine individuals up to $1,000 for interfering with a youth athletic event. Senator Johnson talked a little about this bill and says…
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