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Earlier this week Minnesota Governor Tim Walz introduced his revised state budget proposal, and Minnesota House Republicans raised concerns about proposed funding cuts to education statewide. Representative Ron Kresha (R-Little Falls) tells us more about the proposed cuts, and the GOP’s plan for education funding. Co Chair of the House Education Committee Rep. Peggy Bennett…
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R&J News wraps up its series on Twin Valley student Maxwell Fjeld, who recently traveled to Washington, DC to lobby for expanding Minnesota’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program nationwide. We asked Maxwell about his plans for the future. And what type of career does Maxwell have in mind? You can catch up on our interviews with…
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Earlier this week R&J News told you about a recent house fire training exercise that area fire departments participated in, outside of Ada last weekend. One thing you might not have known however, is that during the training the firefighters were testing out a new soybean based product that makes firefighting more safe for our…
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On Thursday, students at Ada Borup West, and residents at Benedictine Living Community got a history lesson from Emmy Award Winning Director Art Phillips, on his Documentary called “The Road to Little Rock”. Phillips tells us more about his film, which tells the story of one of the most important events in American History, and…
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Norman County Shock & Awe is seeking grant applications for their annual Grant Idea Drive. Shock & Awe member Katelyn Duray tells us more about the Grant Idea Drive. Norman County East Shock & Awe member Xavier Luhning tells us what kind of projects they are looking for, and he also explains how you can…
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NoKota Packers in Buxton, ND celebrated 45 years of processing, packing and shipping potatoes nationwide. The local processing plant celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the new technology and equipment used to keep efficiency at its highest, while retaining all of their full-time and seasonal employees. President and CEO of NoKota Packers…
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On Wednesday, R&J News told you about Essentia Health’s plans to expand the emergency room at Fosston Hospital, along with adding a new ambulance bay and special rooms for patients who need behavioral health care. Essentia Health West Market President Dr. Stefanie Gefroh talks about those plans. Gefroh was asked if these expansion plans are…
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The Minnesota Council Disability (MCD) will held its Legislative Forum on Friday, March 14. MCD facilitates this event to connect the community with policymakers. To inform us on what was discussed in the forum, we reached out to David Dively of the MCD. As Minnesota’s lead agency advocating for disability rights, MCD’s Legislative Forum provides a unique format…
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The man who died in a two vehicle crash near Northwood Wednesday morning has been identified. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 66-year-old Curtis Flexhaug of Hatton died when his car was struck by a pickup driven by a 16-year-old at the intersection of Highway 18 and 4th Avenue NE, about five miles east of…
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