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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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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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The Norman County Commissioners met last Thursday for the second time this January. Norman County Commission Chair LeAnn Hall says department housekeeping was a main focus for the commission this meeting. Hall said they also had some business with the Norman County Sheriff’s office regarding contracts with the City of Hendrum as well as Norman…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input through an online survey on 2023 deer populations and observations from the 2023 deer seasons. The survey includes questions about experiences hunters had during the deer hunting season, issues related to damage deer might do to crops, landscaping or gardens, and other deer-related issues. The DNR…
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After a market decrease earlier this winter Bagley Livestock Exchange Owner Billy Bushelle says that he’s seen the market go back up and likes the way it looks. Bushelle also addressed the mild winter weather the region has seen and how this uncharacteristically warm and snow lacking weather could impact the cattle industry and markets.…
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The Minnesota Department of Revenue opened the state Individual Income Tax filing season yesterday, which allows people to start filing for their 2023 tax returns. With tax season opening the Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds you about the Minnesota Child Tax Credit. This credit gives you a $1,750 credit per qualifying child, with no limit…
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