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MN House Republicans Ask For US Attorney

Three Minnesota Republicans in the US House have sent a letter to President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to appoint a US Attorney for the District of Minnesota in light of fraud allegations against Governor Tim Walz’s administration.  The letter from Representatives Michelle Fischbach, Brad Finstad and Pete Stauber says “Minnesotans have rightfully lost…
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February 14, 2025 0

Halstad City Council Meeting

HALSTAD, MN—At Monday night’s regular meeting, the Halstad City Council approved a way to use money from the State of Minnesota.  Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson explains. Also on Monday, the Halstad City Council took action on a cannabis ordinance. The Council also tabled an offer to buy the Sunrise Apartments from the City.  Johnson says…
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February 14, 2025 0

Win-E-Mac Coaches Vs. Cancer Update

ERSKINE, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you last week.  The Coaches versus Cancer fundraiser at the February 4 Fosston at Win-E-Mac boys basketball game was quite a success, as Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo explains. Langemo was talking to KKCQ’s Tom Lano during the Win-E-Mac School News program, which airs Thursday…
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February 14, 2025 0

Longtime Duluth-area conservation officer named 2024 Conservation Officer of the Year

Congratulations to CO Andy Schmidt – the 2024 DNR Conservation Officer of the Year! Schmidt, who works in the Duluth area, has been a conservation officer since 2008 and in law enforcement since 2001. “Andy has been a dedicated public servant his entire career, and really models what it means to excel as a conservation…
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February 13, 2025 0

MN Sen. Smith Won’t Run For Re-election

Minnesota US Senator Tina Smith announced Thursday that she won’t run for re-election in 2026.  Smith says she wants to spend more time with her grandchildren and 95-year-old father. Smith, a Democrat, is a former Minnesota Lieutenant Governor who was appointed to the Senate in 2018 after Al Franken resigned from the Senate.  She was…
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February 13, 2025 0

Rainy River Returns Home And Takes Care of Business

For the Rainy River Voyageurs Men’s Basketball team, they were at home last night against MN North-Hibbing for an MCAC matchup. After a slow start for the Voyageurs, leading 35-31 at halftime, they’d pull away from their competition to win it 81-67. Rodney Mozard led the way for the Voyageurs with a double-double 17 points…
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February 13, 2025 0

Muller Nominated for State Educational Support Staff Award

During Thursday’s regular monthly school board meeting, Hillsboro Superintendent, Jon Dryburgh, informed the board that long-time Hillsboro Elementary Administrative Assistant, Brenda Muller, was nominated for a state award. Muller was one of three finalists selected for North Dakota United’s Educational Support Professional of the Year. Dryburgh says Muller, who is retiring at the end of…
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February 13, 2025 0

Buxton City Council Approves Park Committee Members

The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening. The Council approved Dan Fuglesten and Jeremy Larson as members of the city’s park committee. Fuglesten and Larson commented on some areas of focus for the city to consider, including the addition of shade trees and the installation of a new pickleball court.  The transition…
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February 13, 2025 0

Central Valley School Concerned with Inside Improvements and Outside Oversights

Central Valley School is set to get some upgrades. The Central Valley School Board approved improvements to the building’s science labs, elementary classrooms, and clocks at Wednesday’s meeting. Superintendent, Jeremy Brandt, shares the specifics.  While the inside of the building looks to be moving in a positive direction, Brandt shared his concerns with the board…
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February 13, 2025 0