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According to the Minnesota Department of Health they have started sending tax rebate payments from the 2021 year to eligible Minnesota residents. The rebates come from the projected $17 billion budget surplus. Payments include $520 for married couples filing a joint return with adjusted gross income of $150,000 or less, $260 for all other individuals…
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ULEN, MN—The city of Ulen is holding its annual Ulen Days festival this weekend. Sarah Rikhus tells us what’s on the agenda for Thursday. And there’s more on tap for tonight. Rikhus talks about Friday’s events. Ulen Days has plenty going on Saturday. There’s an alumni softball game, a car show, a parade at 11am,…
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The White Earth Nation is looking forward to a good wild rice crop this year. Cliff Crowell, wild rice manager for the White Earth Natural Resources Department, gives R&J News a prediction on this year’s harvest. And how long will it be before the wild rice harvest begins? There’s more information at the White Earth…
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The deadline for Rydell National Wildlife Refuge is soon approaching. Rydell National Wildlife Refuge annually hosts a special Mentored Youth Deer Hunt for kids ages 12-15. A maximum of 15 youth will be allowed to participate. Youth will be required to hunt with a parent, guardian, or mentor. Up to 3 deer may be harvested…
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On Tuesday, August 15 Marshall County Judge Corey Harbott withdrew the Alford plea in the Anders Odegaard murder case. The Alford plea was withdrawn by Judge Harbott after he learned that the family of the victim Carissa Odegaard was not notified of the plea agreement which is required by law in Minnesota. Odegaard is accused…
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The Dekko Community Center will be holding a fundraiser on Thursday at the Ada Farmers Market. Brianna Eggen of the Dekko Center has the scoop. Eggen says that they have been doing fundraising for awhile now and have some more fundraisers planned for the future. Eggen also laid out their fundraising goal. Reminder that the fundraiser…
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Two Grants that aim to increase local purchasing in Minnesota Farm to School and Early Care programs are now open for applications through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. $935,000 in grants will be available to Minnesota school districts and early childhood education centers to purchase Minnesota grown and raised foods for the use in federal…
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This weekend the Pioneer Farmers Show will be taking place at Lake Itasca. The weekend will be packed with family friendly events and exhibits. Tickets are $15 and will get you access for the entire weekend with children under 12 being free. Camping is also available for the weekend for $30. Tim Johnson of Fosston…
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Clearwater County Chief Deputy Vern Wittenberg checks in with this months Sheriffs update. Deputy Wittenberg starts with thanking the community for a fun and safe fair season this year: With the beginning of school just around the corner, Deputy Wittenberg reminds the public the importance of School Bus Safety and watching out for kids as…
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Clearbrook City Administrator Lucie Thompson checks in with a brief update from the recent City Council Meeting on August 14th. The next city council meeting is scheduled for September 11th at 7:00.