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Ada, MN — February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to promoting awareness of your cardiovascular health. Tracy Johnson of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health, joined the Access Health Program this weekend to discuss ways we can improve our heart health and recognize the signs and symptoms of heart disease. According to the CDC, heart disease…
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St. Paul, MN — Democrats in the Minnesota legislature fast-tracked an abortion bill last week that Republicans are saying is the most extreme abortion bill in the nation. The Protect Reproductive Options Act, or PRO Act, guarantees the right reproductive health care, including abortion, birth control, family planning, and sterilization. It passed along party lines…
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Hawley, MN — As the Hawley School District continues the planning process for their new Middle School expansion and renovations to their High School & Elementary buildings, a unique problem is arising: How do you plan a major construction project in an already crowded building without any disruptions? Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they…
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Fertile, MN — February is Spay & Neuter Awareness Month, and a local non-profit animal shelter is encouraging pet owners to do their part to reduce the population and stray pets. Bringing your pets in to be spayed or neutered can be difficult and sometimes costly, especially for those “barn cats,” but doing so can…
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Twin Valley, MN — Grease up those toboggans, it’s time to go sledding! The Twin Valley Community Boosters welcome all to their Family Sledding Day at the legendary Bueng Hill this Sunday, February 5th from 1-4pm. Tracy Christianson, Twin Valley Community Boosters Secretary, says many of the area adults have stories or memories of sledding…
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Erskine, MN — The Northwest Chapter of ABATE, or the American Bikers for Awareness, Training, and Education, of Minnesota welcomes all to their annual Winter Social this Saturday, February 4th at The Deuce Bar & Grill in Erskine. ABATE is a non-profit, grass roots organization that is committed to education motorcyclists and the general public…
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With this being Groundhog Day, you might be wondering if we’ll have six more weeks of winter or if spring is about to start. Rather than consult a groundhog, R&J News reached out to Mindy Beerends, meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service in Grand Forks. And what about precipitation over the next few…
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Twin Valley, MN — The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club invites everyone to slide on in to the Twin Valley Liquor Store this Saturday, February 4th for their annual Human Bonspiel event. The fun gets underway at 2pm. Moonshiners President Dave Jenson says Human Bonspiel is just like regular bonspiel or curling events, only you are hurling…
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Lake Park, MN — Tune up the TX or power up the Panther, the time is nearing for the annual Old Timers Snowmobile Run in Lake Park. The Midnite Riders host their annual show and ride this Saturday, February 4th , which will start and end at the Lake Park Liquor Store. Registration gets underway…
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Fosston, MN — Minnesota Veterans may be able eligible to receive assistance to cover optical and dental needs depending on their income. Dental benefits are provided to Veterans and their dependents for routine dental, extraction, and denture procedures. This benefit is income and asset based, and upon MDVA approval of eligibility you and your dependents…
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