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The 2025 Fall Deer Gun season isn’t until next month, but the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges will both be full of deer hunters this weekend. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen says Rydell will be hosting its annual Accessible Hunt this week, which he tells us more about. While Rydell will be closed to the…
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BELTRAMI, MN—A woman from Ada was taken to the hospital after her semi rolled over early Friday morning in Beltrami. The Minnesota State Patrol says 34-year-old Emily Figiel of Ada was going north on Highway 9 around 4am when her semi overturned at 440th Street. Figiel was taken to Essentia Health in Ada with non-life-threatening…
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In the age of social media, and the internet, Internet crimes against children are on the minds of many parents, and many are left wondering how they could protect their child on the internet. Polk County Sheriff’s Investigator Justin Swang says there are a lot of threats out there, and he lists some apps that…
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The Ada Borup West School will be holding their annual community service day next week. Ada Borup West High School principal Josh Carlson says that this is the last call for anyone who would like/need assistance with their outside projects. MEA break is next week, and Elementary Principal Bree Triplett reminds parents, that means there…
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Last month, R&J News told you that the Bagley School Board was considering the implementation of the school safety program Alice. Bagley Superintendent Erich Heise says the board decided to move forward in adopting the ALICE Program. Heise says the board is also considering the adoption of another safety program as well. Heise tells us…
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National 4H will be wrapping up this weekend, and R&J News has had the opportunity to catch up with area 4Hers, and talk more about the organizations , and the opportunities 4H has given. One of the 4Hers we caught up with was Olivia Halvorson of Mahnomen County 4H, and she tells us more about…
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The Ulen Hitterdal School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, and one of the items discussed was the School Resource Officer position. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says they are excited to welcome a new SRO to the district. Flaten says the board also had a discussion about a number of different items during…
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Fire extinguishers are an important fire safety tool in every home, but knowing when and when not to use it is just as important. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us more. When it comes to children using fire extinguishers, Hansen actually recommends that you not teach your child how to use it,…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Munson Lake, near Detroit Lakes in Becker County, and Lake Six, near Frazee in Otter Tail County. Pelican River Watershed District staff contacted the DNR after a Munson Lake property owner found zebra mussels attached to a boat lift. During a…
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