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St. Paul, MN — To supporters, the House omnibus tax bill looks like the largest tax cut the state has offered residents in decades. To detractors, it doesn’t cut taxes nearly enough Yet, after four-and-a-half hours of debate Wednesday, the bill passed by a 69-62 party-line vote, and is on its way to the Senate.…
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Fosston, MN — It’s been a few weeks since heavy rains caused the initial flooding in the Red River Valley and authorities in Polk County, which was among the hardest hit, are still dealing with the impacts. Polk County Emergency Manager Jody Beauchane, who joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program recently, says not only…
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Mahnomen, MN — Only a few weeks remain in the Minnesota legislative session and that means only a few weeks remain for the House and Senate to pass a bonding bill, which Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl hopes will include funding for a new Mahnomen hospital. During a recent visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program,…
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Minneapolis, MN — A number of teams from the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference will be participating in this weekend’s State Robotics Meet at the Williams Arena on the University of Minnesota campus. Teams from Brainerd, Warroad, Greenbush-Middle River, Babbit, Pequot Lakes, and Keliher will represent the Northern conference and R & J Broadcasting had the…
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Erskine, MN — The Erskine Fire Department will be hosting their annual Fish Fry Fundraiser this Saturday, May 7th from 5-7pm at the Erskine Community Center. The Fish Fry is a free will donation and delivery may be provided by calling the Erskine Community Center at 218-867-2262. If you cannot attend, but would still like…
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Climax, MN — The Climax-Shelly School Board held their regular monthly meeting last week where they continued the process of updating policies and accepted a few resignations. Climax-Shelly Superintendent Dan Dalchow says policy revision is a slow and never-ending process. And as common for this time of year at districts, Superintendent Dalchow says they accepted…
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Ada, MN — Another new business recently opened its doors in downtown Ada. Ada Jane Botique held their grand opening this past Saturday on West Main Street offering fashionable clothing for women of all sizes, accessories, and some home décor and seasonable items. Owner Angie Nelson says she’s been toying with the idea of opening…
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Minnesota — Throughout the entire farm season, there is always machinery moving in and out of buildings and trucks going in and out of the yard. With all that commotion, it can be dangerous for small children who are wondering around and not always paying attention. As part of the Minnesota Young Farmers and Ranchers…
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Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, May 2nd. At the meeting, the council approved a number of items in relation to the City Hall and Library renovation project. Mahnomen City Administrator Kari Kirschbaum says they approved bids to start work on library renovations, accepted a grant…
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Ada, MN — The City of Ada, Dekko Community Center, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health held their annual Bike Rodeo and Bike Parade on a beautiful, sunny yesterday afternoon. 112 elementary kids from the Ada-Borup-West School District participated in activity on National Bike to School Day, along with numerous staff and volunteers. Kim Myers with Norman-Mahnomen…
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