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Ellison defends state ban on 18-to-20-year-olds carrying loaded handguns in public From the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced January 17th that he is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court a lower court decision in Worth v. Jacobson, which struck down a state law limiting permits for public carrying of handguns…
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Over on the Rainy River Campus, the Voyageurs Men’s Basketball team was at home last night to continue conference play against Mesabi Range. Braedon Gomez (10), Rodney Mozard (18), and Austin Howe (19) would each put up double-digits to lead the team to a dominant 35-29 lead at halftime, and finish the game even stronger…
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The Win-E-Mac School Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening, and with it being the first meeting of the year the board had to reorganize. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says the board did have some changes in leadership after a pair of past members did not run for re-election. Cook also took time to…
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The Sub Section 30 Solo Music Contest is set to take place next Monday at the Win-E-Mac School, and the Mahnomen Music Department will be well represented. Mahnomen Music Teacher Jill Bisek says she will be sending 20 students who have been putting in a lot of work both in and outside the classroom. Bisek…
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The City of Thief River Falls will be hosting their annual Frost Fest Celebration this weekend. Carly Lunsetter of the Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce goes over this year’s Frost Fest schedule starting with a Fish Fry on Friday night. Lunsetter says the Frost Fest Committee also has all weekend activities going on across…
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The City of Ada is always looking for more businesses to set up shop in town, and the Ada EDA has funding available to help people who are interested in starting or expanding their business. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more. For more information contact Ashley Larson at City Hall by calling (218)…
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FOSSTON, MN—This Saturday there’s going to be a March For Life in Fosston. Todd Lundell with Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life local chapter #45 has details. A March For Life was also held Wednesday at the State Capitol in St. Paul.
MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen City Council discussed some ongoing issues at Tuesday night’s regular meeting. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says a housing proposal was discussed. Guenther says the Council also hired a lobbyist to get support for including the Mahnomen Hospital renovation in this year’s bonding bill. Guenther tells R&J News she will be going…
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With last weekend’s bitterly cold weather behind us, it’s a good time to remember how dangerous the cold can be. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson tells us how quickly you can get frostbite if you’re not dressed properly. Halverson also reminds us to check up on elderly neighbors or family members when the weather gets…
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