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Hawley police chief retiring after 9 years

After serving 9 years as the police chief of Hawley, Joe Backlund announced that he will be retiring from law enforcement next March. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner says they’re sad to see Chief Backlund go, but are thankful for his many years of service, and dedication to the community.  Neuner says the City Council…
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October 11, 2024 0

Preservation grants available to Traill County Non-Profits 

The Traill County Historical Society is offering grants to Traill County non-profits looking to undertake historic preservation projects. Ed Laxdal of the Trail County Historical Society tells us more.  Laxdal also gave examples on what kinds of projects they fund, and he also explained how an entity interested in a grant can apply.  Again the…
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October 11, 2024 0

Gary City Council Meets 

The Gary City Council took the next steps in the demolition of the remaining parts of the old Norman County East Elementary School at their meeting on Wednesday night. Gary Mayor Buck Engen tells us more.  Engen says the city council also approved the construction of a bus stop shelter that will be built by…
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October 11, 2024 0

Lee Ann Hall On Sale Of Office Supplies Plus

ADA, MN—You may know that Office Supplies Plus in Ada has new ownership.  Lee Ann Hall and Richard Gill recently sold the business to Kody Krier and Allie Hegvick.  Hall talks about the decision to sell the business after owning it for 20 years. Hall talks about the changes she’s seen in the business over…
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October 11, 2024 0

Polk County Sheriff Tadman Offers Fire Safety Tips

R&J News continues its coverage of Fire Prevention Week with comments from Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman.  Tadman has these fire safety reminders: Tadman also reminds homeowners to clear their vents…and he shares a personal story about why this is important.


October 11, 2024 0

REACH Radiothon raises over $4,000 

The 4th Annual REACH Radiothon on KRJB Radio was held yesterday. REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schneck gives a recap of the radiothon, and reminds us what this year’s donations will go toward.  Schneck also thanked everyone who donated, and she explained how you can still donate in case you missed Thursday’s Radiothon.  For more information…
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October 11, 2024 0

Waubun Ogema White Earth School News 10/10/24

News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District


October 10, 2024 0

Demo of Buxton’s Former Hardware Store Delayed Once Again

The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday. Buxton Mayor, Travis Soderberg, informed the council that the scheduled demolition of the property at 307 Broadway, the former hardware store, currently owned by Dennis Riedhammer of Riedhammer Masonry, LLC, is once again delayed. Soderberg explains the reason for the additional delay. In other business, the…
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October 10, 2024 0

Twin Lakes Fire Department raising awareness during fire prevention week 

Its National Fire Prevention Week, and the Twin Lakes Fire Department is raising awareness so that tragedy can be averted. Ed Snetsinger of Twin Lakes Fire Department says this year’s fire prevention week theme is based around fire alarms and he goes over some important reminders.  Snetsinger says carbon monoxide awareness is also another topic…
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October 10, 2024 0

Walk for the Wild at Rydell Wildlife Refuge 

The Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge (FRGR) will be holding their annual Walk for the Wild Event this Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge. Larissa Fitzgerald of the FRGR tells us more about the event, and how you can get registered.  Fitzgerald tells  us more about the Friends of Rydell…
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October 10, 2024 0