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Legislators Introduce the Minnesotans with Disabilities Act

On Tuesday afternoon a group of bi-partisan lawmakers introduced the Minnesotans with Disabilities Act, that would help reinforce Minnesota’s disabilities laws. Minnesota Representative Kim Hicks (DFL- Rochester) tells us more about the legislation.  Bill co-sponsor Representative Danny Nadeau (R-Rogers) speaks more on the bill, and why it was important for Democrats and Republicans to work…
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March 19, 2025 0

Miss North Dakota To Speak At Mayville State

Miss North Dakota, Sophia Richards, will speak at Mayville State University Wednesday.  Richards’ speech will be part of Women’s History Month and she tells R&J News she’s excited to visit Mayville. She previews Wednesday’s speech. Richards plans to get her Master’s Degree in strategic communication at North Dakota.  Sophia Richards will speak at 6pm Wednesday…
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March 18, 2025 0

Google Reveals Top Monthly Search Trends for March

by Nick Rios Senior Media Specialist at Google Google Search Trends Experts share insight into the topics that fascinated the U.S. selected from millions of Google Searches this month Google Search Trends Experts are available on Monday, March 31st from 7:00 – 1:00 PM EST for interviews  Every month across the country, people search to learn…
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March 18, 2025 0

Red Cross calls for support on Giving Day, March 26

The American Red Cross serving Northern and Central Minnesota is issuing a call to help ensure no one faces a disaster alone by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26. In the first 50 days of 2025, Red Cross volunteers responded to more major disasters across the U.S. than there were days in the…
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March 18, 2025 0

Pedestrians reminded to be cautious this spring

Temperatures across the Red River Valley are expected to get warmer over the next couple weeks, and with that comes more walking traffic in the City of Ada, and the surrounding communities. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager reminds these walkers to watch out for vehicles.  If you’re walking or running  out of city limits, you…
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March 18, 2025 0

Norman County East Mourning the loss of longtime teacher 

Last week, it was announced that longtime Norman County East History and Social Studies Teacher Todd Clow passed away unexpectedly at age 57. The Norman County East School invites you to come visit the school on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate Mr. Clow’s life. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina shares more about Mr. Clow, and…
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March 18, 2025 0

26th Annual Joint Conference Kicks off today

The 26th Annual Red River Watershed Management Board and the Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group Joint Conference kicks off today, and the Wild Rice Watershed District will have representation in attendance. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more about the event. Sticking with Wild Rice Watershed District news,…
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March 18, 2025 0

Traill County EDC holding Career Expo on Wednesday 

Traill County Economic Development invites you to Mayville State University on Wednesday, as they are hosting their annual Career Expo. Traill County EDC Executive Director Jim Murphy gives us a preview of the event.  Murphy says all are invited to this event, and he also says that they will have different services available to help…
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March 18, 2025 0

Halstad Community Dinner March 24

HALSTAD, MN—The City of Halstad will host its community dinner next Monday night.  Halstad Economic Development Authority Treasurer Alli Tice runs down the night’s schedule. The Halstad Community Dinner is free will offering….and it’s Monday, March 24 at the Halstad LRC at 6pm.


March 18, 2025 0