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People across the State of Minnesota have started taking to lakes across the state for the Winter 2024/2025 Ice Fishing Season. With the ice still in its early stages the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds fishermen to take proper safety precautions while on the ice. Northwest MN Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares some safety…
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The Holidays are a time of giving and charity, but there are bad actors out there who may be trying to take advantage of your good deeds. Kyle Larson of Frandsen Bank and Trust in Ada says people should be cautious of scammers during the Holiday, and he highlights some of the scams that tend…
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The Win-E-Mac Honors Society is currently accepting donations for a pair of community service projects they are putting on. Win-E-Mac Principal Casey Reierson tells us more about these projects, and what they’re currently looking for. Reierson says forms recently went out to students regarding a career choice and exploration program the school recently started, and…
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Earlier this week R&J News shared some things you can do this winter to cut down on your energy bill, but did you know that most energy providers also offer voluntary programs to their customers and members that could also lower your energy bill? Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric in Mahnomen tells us more…
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If you were driving Wednesday morning when a snow squall went through the area, you were probably pretty shaken. The sudden outburst of snow and strong winds made driving treacherous. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman was one of those driving when the snow squall hit and he talks about his experience and what you should…
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ULEN, MN—One person was injured after a two vehicle accident in Ulen Wednesday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says a car driven by 42-year-old Matthew Larson of Grand Forks and a minivan driven by 64-year-old Larry Swiers of Waubun were both going south on State Highway 32 around 3:15 Wednesday afternoon when the vehicles collided. …
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News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District
Holiday merriment in Hillsboro abounds tomorrow and Saturday for the Hillsboro Business Association’s annual Winter Wonderland event. HBA President, Terra Provost, shares some of the highlights of the event. All of this year’s activities are free of charge. R & J Broadcasting will be at one of the stops on the cookie crawl. Be sure…
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Christmas is in the air at the Ada Borup West School, and students and staff will be celebrating the holiday season over the next couple weeks. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says their annual 12 days of Christmas celebration kicks off today. Ada Borup West is also participating in Old Fashioned Christmas this Saturday, and Triplett…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier is in Nisswa Minnesota for the Minnesota Watershed Annual Conference and Trade Show. Revier had the chance to catch up with Minnesota Watershed Director Jan Voit who explained the purpose of the meeting. While you might not always see what they’re doing, Watersheds play a big role in Minnesota communities.…
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