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Minnesota Department of Public Safety reminds people about cannabis driving laws 

With the legalization of cannabis products happening on August 1, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety wants to remind drivers that driving high is still a DWI.  MN State Patrol Chief Col. Matt Langersaid that “just like with alcohol, anyone opting to consume cannabis needs to plan a safe and sober ride.”  The MDPS reminds…
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August 3, 2023 0

United Way of Cass-Clay holding School Supply Drive 

The United Way of Cass-Clay will be holding a school supply drive for families with students that attend a school in Cass or Clay county. The United Way School Supply Drive kicked off Wednesday but will also be open from 4:30 p.m to 6:00 p.m on Friday, August 4 at the Fargodome. Families are asked…
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August 3, 2023 0

Ada Public Works Update 

Brian Rasmussen joined us on Wednesday’s Kaleidoscope program to discuss what’s been going on in the Ada Public Works department, including an update on some underground work being done.  Rasmussen also discussed the latest front loader bids.   A lot of work has also been going on at the city parks according to Rasmussen. You can…
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August 3, 2023 0

Minnesota DNR announce new deer hunting regulations

The Minnesota DNR has announced new deer hunting rules and regulations that hunters will need to be aware of for the upcoming deer seasons. Barbara Keller with the Minnesota DNR explains some of these new regulations that include a change in their crossbow regulations.  There were also some changes regarding portable hunting stands as well…
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August 3, 2023 0

REACH School Supply Distribution

Once again, REACH will be giving out school supplies and backpacks to students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12.  Steph Schenck, family support and food pantry coordinator for REACH, tells us when and where the school supplies will be given out. Schenck says you can donate school supplies for REACH to give out. You have to…
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August 3, 2023 0

White Earth Nation Begins Cannabis Sales

MAHNOMEN, MN—R&J News has been following the legalization of marijuana in Minnesota.  Starting Thursday, the White Earth Nation will be selling recreational marijuana to anyone age 21 or older. The White Earth Nation also opened a medical marijuana dispensary in Mahnomen on Monday.  A statement from the White Earth Nation says “this is a significant…
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August 3, 2023 0

House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson discusses Farm Bill and listening sessions 

US House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania was at Farmfest in Redwood for a listening session. Before the session he was able to give an update on the latest farm bill they’re trying to pass in the House of Representatives.  Thompson said that a draft is being worked on during this current recess. …
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August 2, 2023 0

Strong Winds cause damage at Island Lake

A group of storms tore through the area August 1st causing significant damage. One such area was Island Lake just south of Lengby. Jim Kaiser, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Weather Service (NOAA) fills us in a little on how these storms come to be. Kaiser shares that the temps coupled with high…
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August 2, 2023 0

Benedictine Foundation reopens Fun Run registration

After closing registration for their ATV Fun Run on July 31 the Benedictine Foundation has reopened their deadline to register for the Fun Run.  Visser also highlighted what pitstops riders will be making along the way.


August 2, 2023 0

Polk County Veteran Officer Kurt Ellefson on new bills in Minnesota

Kurt Ellefson of the Polk County Veterans Office shares new bills in effect for Minnesota Veterans. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) has a long history of awarding service bonuses to Minnesota Veterans who served in America’s wars. Starting in 1919 after World War I, through World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War,…
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August 2, 2023 0