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Republicans in the Minnesota House of Representatives held a press conference on Wednesday afternoon to highlight a number of their proposals to address crime across the state. Rep. Paul Novotny of the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee says Minnesota has been too “soft on crime”, and he highlights the three…
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The family of Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo invites you to the Halstad Legion and Rec Center on February 8 for the 3rd annual Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo Memorial Cornhole Tournament. Katie’s husband Mike Vilmo says people of all ages are invited to have some fun and share their memories of Katie. Vilmo says there will also be food and…
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The American Red Cross Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota is currently seeking blood donation of all kinds. Red Cross Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota Executive Director Kimberly Vosseteig says the need for blood is highly needed right now, and she encourages people to donate as often as possible. Vosseteig says organizations like area…
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During his appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program Ada Police Chief Steve Hager did his Ask A Chief Segment, and answered some questions community members have asked him. The first question Hager answered was centered around renters rights, and how a renter can learn what rights they have to protect themselves. There have been past…
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The Clearbrook-Gonvick School will be undergoing a sizable improvement project, after their school board approved a new Long Term Facilities Management Plan at their most recent board meeting this month. Clearbrook-Gonvick Superintendent Ryan Grow tells us more. For more news and information from the Clearbrook-Gonvick school tune into the Clearbrook-Gonvick School News on Tuesdays at…
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On Tuesday, R&J News told you about a proposal to rebuild a bridge in Norman County. County Engineer Keith Berndt says the bridge in question is on County Highway 25 in Hendrum. Berndt says he’s working with the engineers in Polk and Cass Counties to put together a federal grant proposal that would pay for…
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Earlier this week the Minnesota DNR confirmed a positive Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test in a deer harvested near Hawley in DPA266. Northwest Minnesota Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us what the DNR knows about the case so far. Baden says in response to the test the DNR has started putting together a response plan,…
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A power struggle continues in the Minnesota House of Representatives, but House GOP, and DFL leadership are in negotiations over a power sharing agreement. DFL Leader Melissa Hortman (Brooklyn Park) said in a press conference on Tuesday evening, that she believes “substantial” progress was made in their last negotiation meeting on Tuesday morning. The House…
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