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It’s National Public Health Week, and R&J News is celebrating by highlighting the theme of each day this week, with help from Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health. Today is the final day of Public Health Week, and Kjono tells us more about today’s theme, which is called Strengthening the Public Health Work Force. …
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Residents in the City of Twin Valley may have noticed that they had new garbage cans dropped off in their front yards earlier this week. Twin Valley Utilities Clerk Deanne Peterick tells us the reasoning for this, and what this means going forward for residents. People with questions should contact Twin Valley City Hall at…
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The Gary City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, and had discussions about the site of the old Norman County East Elementary School. Gary Mayor Buck Engen tells us more. Engen is also excited to announce that they received a grant to plant trees at the Gary Pines. Lastly, Engen gave an update on…
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Spring has arrived in the Red River Valley, and that means you are likely to see more bears out and about. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden reminds people to be bearwise this spring, and take advantage of the DNR’s bearwise materials. If you do have a bear that’s encroaching on your property, Baden says…
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The Minnesota House of Representatives DFL Caucus held a press conference on Thursday, to highlight a trio of bills that aim to push back against actions made by the Trump Administration. Representative Pete Johnson (D-Duluth) tells us more about his bill amendment that helps recently laid off government employees. Representative Matt Norris (D-Blaine) also spoke…
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The Ulen Hitterdal School Board met in regular session on Wednesday night, and there was a discussion about some budget items coming up on the horizon. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more about what’s coming up, and he also tells us how the district’s budget is looking, with a lot of uncertainties coming…
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R&J News wraps up its series on Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Friday’s focus is on extreme heat. Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson says he’s concerned about a warm summer. When the temperature gets into the 90s and above, it’s important to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade or indoors. …
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following this week. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has identified the law enforcement officer who shot at the man who was fleeing from police Monday morning near Crookston. The officer is Crookston Police Officer Sean Murphy, who has been with the department for seven…
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March 17-23 Minnesota North College – Rainy River right-handed pitcher Preston Dyok was named this week’s MCAC North Division Baseball Pitcher of the Week honoree. Dyok pitched a 10-inning complete game in one of his two appearances during the week, earning his first collegiate win. He gave up one earned run and scattered six hits while striking out 11 and walking…
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Pre Order these delicious Strawberry Pies for your Easter Celebration! So many beautiful and delicious Goodies to make your Easter celebration special! Let the Super One Bakery do the work for you. Sample Pies Friday and Saturday at Super One Bakery in International Falls. Hear the full audio below as Dawn visited Rinda at Super One…
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