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The Federal Government remains in shutdown, and area food shelves are expected to see an influx in usage once SNAP benefits are halted starting November 1. While the halt in benefits hasn’t started yet, Mahnomen Food Shelf Manager Ramona Miller says they are already seeing an increased usage in the food shelf’s services. Miller tells…
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For the October 28th edition of the Oh Canada Show, Ed Gackley began with an interview with two players from the Fort Frances Lakers Junior Hockey Team. The players were Cooper Hills of East Grand Forks, MN and Max Caddo from Thunder Bay, ON. Ed Gackley’s next interview was Simone Laser from the Royal Canadian…
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Lakes Area Food Shelf (LAFS) announced today it will open a branch facility serving Brainerd andBaxter. The decision comes following discussions with Brainerd Lakes Area nonprofits who believe LAFSis the agency best able to serve growing food insecurity in Brainerd-Baxter. The expansion has unanimoussupport of the LAFS Board of Directors. LAFS will continue operations at…
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Winter is fast approaching, and the City of Ada is reminding its cracking down on fall blight so that yards are clean before the snow falls. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more. Larson says people in need of assistance should reach out to the city. In other city news, Larson says that their…
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The Waubun Wildlife Club will be celebrating the 2025 Deer Gun Season, with a Buck Contest, and area hunters are invited to participate. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Waubun Wildlife Club tells us more. Paul says the Waubun Wildlife Club is also looking for new members, and he encourages anyone who’s interested to reach out. …
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It’s a challenging time for finances in agriculture, and producers across the region are asking how long these financial hardships will last, as they need to plan for the futures of their operations. CoBank CEO Thomas Halverson speaks more on the health of the Ag Sector, and the decisions producers will need to make. Halverson…
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The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is currently accepting grant applications from local government entities, through the end of the week. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about these grants and how you can apply. Hanel says the NWMAC is also accepting applications from individual artists in need of funding. To apply for…
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The Red River Valley Sugarbeet harvest is starting to wrap up, but there still work to be done at certain sites across the valley. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier checks in with the latest update from American Crystal Sugar. You can see more agricultural news, and programming on the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.
The Norman County Commission approved an increase in the county’s solid waste fee, at their meeting earlier this month. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us how much the fee is increasing and why. Jaconson says Norman County is also seeking ideas on how to spend available opioid settlement dollars. Jacobson also says that…
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ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen will be filled with the sounds of the 1970s Saturday night. Kathie Brekke and the 42nd Street Band will be playing Carole King and the Singers of the 70s. Brekke talks about the show. There will also be a costume contest for those wearing 1970s fashions. Saturday night’s…
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