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The Mahnomen-Waubun school districts continue to work on a plan for the two districts to continue to use the Thunderbird name. Recent Minnesota legislation prohibited the use of logos and mascots depicting Native American culture in Schools. Waubun Principle Jordan Spaeth updates us on where their exemption process stands. Spaeth says they have also been…
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A woman from rural White Earth has been charged with 3rd degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. 46-year-old Carol Jean Nelson was charged on Friday, August 25. According to police, 35-year-old Jude Duane Beauchamp JR of rural White Earth was found dead on March 13. The medical examiner determined the cause of death was fentanyl toxicity. …
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Emerging Farmers’ Working Group has 8 openings and are seeking volunteers to fill those positions. Each position would hold a two year term, and the MDA asks that Minnesotans who are interested in making it easier for new and emerging farmers to create or sustain an agricultural business to apply. …
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The White Earth Band of Chippewa and the Reservation Business Committee have noticed a rise in deaths from opioid overdoses. The White Earth Band says there are many reasons for this increase, including using alone, using after a break in using and using another drug that was unexpectedly cut with fentanyl. In light of this…
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BEJOU, MN—Dozens of young people learned about hunting and wildlife Saturday in Bejou. The annual youth hunting and wildlife education day was held at McCollum’s Hunting Preserve. Pheasant hunting, clay target shooting, archery, and shooting with hand guns and BB guns were all included Saturday. There was one other thing students learned about: gratitude. Terry…
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R&J News continues to update you on 4H-ers at the Minnesota State Fair. Catie Erickson from Fertile had an exhibit on Friday. And how did things go? Catie is about to start her sophomore year at North Dakota State University. She says she has had an exhibit at the State Fair every year since she…
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The Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH) has announced that there will be some changes in the organization’s staff. REACH Interim Director Peggy Chisholm has the scoop. With Schenck taking the Executive Director position that means that changes will also be happening for the Family Support Coordinator position also. Chisholm will also be staying with…
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Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth gives us an update on things happening in the Waubun School District with students being back in the building shortly. One of the changes for the 2023 school year is that the Waubun School District brought back their school aged childcare program. Spaeth explains the program and its cost. The school…
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Polk County 4-H has several young people getting ready to show their projects at the Minnesota State Fair. Katie Becker, extension educator for 4-H youth development in Polk County, says these will be in what’s called the static encampment, or non-livestock, areas. Becker says the North Star 4-H club from Crookston has two club projects…
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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office will be teaming up with the organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) ahead of this upcoming Labor Day weekend. Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland explains this campaign. Norland also gives some tips on how people can avoid getting behind the wheel of a vehicle while intoxicated. More information on…
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