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Norman Mahnomen Public Health back to school sleep routine tips 

With the back to school season right around the corner, Tracy Johnson of Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to remind parents about the importance of sleep and how you can get your children into their school sleep routines as effectively as possible. 


August 14, 2023 0

Wild Rice Meeting Tuesday

The White Earth Natural Resources Department and Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge will have a meeting Tuesday evening about harvesting wild rice in the refuge.  Cliff Crowell, wild rice manager for the White Earth Natural Resources Department, talks about Tuesday’s meeting. Crowell tells us who will be speaking at Tuesday’s meeting. Tuesday’s meeting is from 6…
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August 14, 2023 0

Rally Before Fertile City Council Meeting

FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 6:30.  Prior to that meeting, there will be a demonstration by local citizens at 5:30 to support Angie Leiting, the former administrator of the city-owned Fair Meadow Nursing Home. In June, Leiting was given the choice to resign or be fired from…
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August 14, 2023 0

Grand Forks National Guard unit to mobilize 

Grand Forks National Guard unit the Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment received an alert for mobilization and will deploy to the United States Central Command sometime in the fall.  This marks the 13th deployment of the 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment since 2004. The guard soldiers will provide integrated air defense…
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August 13, 2023 0

White Earth Nation Receives Public Transit Grant

The White Earth Nation recently received a grant from the State of Minnesota for $723,171 to use toward their Public Transit system. Kenny Bakken of the White Earth Public Works explains the grant and what it will be used on.  Bakken also explained the environmental benefit these buses will have compared to their current ones. …
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August 12, 2023 0

Ada Public Library hosting free events

The Ada Public Library will be hosting a number of free events open to the public over the next couple weeks. One of those events is the Produce Swap happening on Tuesday, August 14. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn has the details.  The Ada Public Library will also be hosting disability advocate Gaelynn Lea who will…
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August 11, 2023 0

City of Fosston Awarded nearly One Million Dollars in BDPI Grants

City Administrator Cassie Heide has recently aided Fosston in yet another grant award. This grant awards Fosston $960,460 from DEED’s Greater Minnesota Business Developmental Public Infrastructure Grant Program (BDPI). The grant will help with construction needs regarding streets and utilities in the industrial park. The city estimates up to 40 million in private business investments…
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August 11, 2023 0

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture accepting applications for Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grants

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for noxious weed and invasive plant grants. Counties, municipalities, tribal governments and weed management entities are eligible to apply for these grants.  Applications for these grants are being accepted till 3:00 pm on September 22 2023 and applications can be reviewed and downloaded on the Minnesota…
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August 11, 2023 0

Barnesville Traffic Delays

BARNESVILLE, MN— R&J News has been keeping you updated about the construction on Highway 9 in Barnesville over the summer.  The Minnesota Department of Transportation says you should expect periodic stops and long delays near the intersection of Highways 9 and 34.  Starting on Friday, August 11, crews are starting a paving project on Highway…
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August 11, 2023 0

Polk County Sheriff Update on Internet Scams and Safety

Polk County Officers Justin Swang and Tom Brault were in studio to talk about Internet Safety and Scams. Scams are nothing new but more and more often children seem to be the focus of scams, something that as a parent troubles me. Swag and Brault explain how these scams work and what to watch out…
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August 11, 2023 0