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MAHNOMEN, MN—In tough financial times, cities and counties look for revenue wherever they can. One source of revenue for Minnesota cities is a municipal liquor store. But Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says revenues from their liquor store have been falling. Guenther says there isn’t a kitchen at Mahnomen’s bar and liquor store yet. Mahnomen’s…
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HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad Fire Department is holding one of its biggest fundraising events on Saturday night. Halstad Fire Chief Gaylord Christenson tells us about the fifth annual Mixed Stag. Christenson says there will be great raffle prizes. If you don’t have a ticket yet, Christenson says you’d better hurry to get one. Again, the Halstad…
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Coming up next Tuesday, townships across Minnesota will be gathering for their 2026 township election. However, these elections are very different from your typical city or county election. Steve Fenske of the Minnesota Association of Townships explains. Fenske says that another thing that makes Township Election Day unique is that townships will also hold their…
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CROOKSTON, MN—A Crookston man is in custody after prosecutors say he threatened to set her on fire and physically assaulted her during a domestic dispute. 20-year-old Jimmy Allen Gray, Jr. is facing two felony charges: threats of violence and domestic assault. The incident happened last Friday, February 27 at a Crookston residence. According to the…
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The March 3rd edition of the Oh Canada Show began with Ed Gackley’s weekly interview with members of the Fort Frances Lakers, Then, Ed spoke with Dawn Martin of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 in Fort Frances. Then, Ed finished the show playing a single by Kings of None. Listen to the Oh Canada…
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Fair members from all across Northwest Minnesota were treated with a special speech from Ian Hill, who’s trying to inspire change and build up rural communities. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Hill, who tells us more about his message, and work with county fairs across the country. Hill says it’s important…
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The annual Old Timers Hockey Tournament hits the Borderland March 13th through 15th, with games at Bronco Arena and Cary Park. Twenty-four teams will compete for the 25th year of the event, starting Friday afternoon. The tournament is the main fundraiser for local rec hockey, drawing players back year after year. Beyond the ice, it’s…
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Work is ramping up at the Capitol as both House and Senate Veterans committees met last week.The Senate Subcommittee on Veterans held a hearing Monday, receiving updates from the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum on construction progress ahead of its opening later this year. Lawmakers also heard a report from the Minnesota Department of Veterans…
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The process of applying for VA benefits can be complex, and for this is where your local Veteran’s Service comes in handy. However, there are companies out there that try to take advantage of Veterans by offering help with their benefits claims at a cost. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger encourages veterans to…
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Area producers are invited to attend the upcoming InsidePTI Conference in Wheatland North Dakota next Tuesday. Kris Brekken of Agassiz Precision Ag in Hillsboro gives us more about this event. Brekken says registration is required to attend this event. Again, the InsidePTI Conference will take place on Tuesday, March 10 starting at 10:00 AM at…
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