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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Announced Tuesday that he will be opening the selection process for the two vacancies on the Minnesota Supreme Court left vacant after the retirements of Justice G. Barry Anderson, and Margaret H. Chutich. Governor Walz has asked a merit selection panel consisting of leadership in his administration, the chair of the…
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North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has requested a presidential major disaster declaration for a severe winter ice storm that caused more than $11.5 million in estimated damage over the Christmas holiday. The request follows an executive order Burgum issued Dec. 29 declaring a statewide emergency for infrastructure damage. In a letter to President Joe Biden…
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The DTOM 22/0 Foundation and Veterans Ranch is using a unique therapeutic method to help area veterans get back on their feet and deal with issues that stem from their time serving. This method is called the Draper Sensory Method and the Veterans Ranch uses a trio of horses that are specially trained in this…
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The 2023/2024 winter season has been a tough one for state parks and winter recreation organizations looking to host events that require snow and cold weather. Lake Bemidji State Park is one of those entities that have had to adapt to weather conditions. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake highlights some winter recreation events…
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Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen recently returned from a six day trade mission to Morocco in an attempt to build a stronger trade relationship with the North African country. Petersen says that he thinks Morocco could be a major market for Minnesota grown products and trade. Petersen says that the University of Minnesota has played…
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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office continues the investigation into a possible abduction of a teenage girl. After further examination, investigators say there is no known threat to the public but have not released any further information. A person who lives in the area notified authorities Monday afternoon that he found the 17 year old girl…
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FOSSTON, MN—Between virtual and in-person attendance, about 175 people participated in Tuesday’s meeting in Fosston regarding Essentia Health-Fosston’s decision to remove OB services from the hospital. The meeting, which was sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Health, allowed the public to ask questions of Essentia Health management. Essentia President Mark Thompson produced several statistics claiming…
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz alongside the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced the winners of the Minnesota Name a Snowplow contest on Tuesday afternoon. The Minnesota DOT took name submissions back in December, and agency staff cut over 8,000 submissions to 49 finalists. Minnesotans were then asked to vote for their eight favorite names. This years…
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R&J News is continuing to examine court documents in the case between former Fair Meadow Nursing Home administrator Angie Leiting and the City of Fertile. Just as Leiting has asked for a summary judgment that would remove Fertile Mayor Dan Wilkens and the other four City Council members from office; the attorney representing the City…
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A big country music act is coming to this year’s Red River Valley Fair. Blake Shelton will be performing at the fair on July 12. Other headliners who have been booked for the Red River Valley Fair are Skillet and the Goo Goo Dolls. Tickets for the Red River Valley Fair will go on sale…
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