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BAGLEY, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. You’ll remember back on November 4, a father and his five sons were seriously burned in an explosion and fire at a storage unit north of Bagley. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has an update on their conditions. The boys range in age…
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Minnesota’s four Republicans in the US House have formed a nominations committee to help President-Elect Donald Trump nominate candidates for US Attorney, US Marshal and other vacancies that might arise in Minnesota. Representatives Michelle Fischbach, Tom Emmer, Pete Stauber and Brad Finstad released a statement Friday saying the committee wants to provide President-Elect Trump “with…
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Contact: Miranda Challeen, 218-283-4494 Kate Severson, 218-240-4560 Voyageurs National Park will start accepting Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications on Sunday, December 1, 2024. The open window to submit CUA applications will end on Friday, February 28, 2025. Businesses such as fishing guides, water taxis, ice fishing shelter rental companies, and others require a valid CUA…
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Last night in Bronco Arena, it was part 1 of the Girls Hockey Border Battle, and the Broncos and Muskies would deliver a game that was nothing short of exciting. The Muskies would take game 1 in dominant fashion as they beat the Broncos 7-0 with Senior Ophelia Lucas-Engberg starting the scoring off with an…
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ADA, MN—Norman County now has an ordinance regarding retail cannabis sales. At Thursday’s Norman County Commission meeting, an ordinance was approved by a four to one vote. Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson tells R&J News about the ordinance. State law requires every Minnesota county to have a retail cannabis ordinance in place by…
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Stray and loose dogs have continued to be an issue for residents in the City of Hillsboro over the past few months, and the issue has reached city leadership. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says the city has had past discussions on this issue, and hopes to come up with potential solutions at their meeting…
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As we move closer and closer to the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays, the Hillsboro fire department is encouraging people to follow proper fire safety practices. Hillsboro Assistant Fire Chief Jake Rust and Secretary/Treasurer Steve Haffely share some reminders that you should always follow. With the cooling weather people are also reminded to not plug in…
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Winter has officially arrived for residents across the Red River Valley, and with winter comes icy roads. With the arrival of snow Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Douville reminds drivers to make sure they have a winter survival kit in every vehicle they drive during the winter, and he tells us what items you should…
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You’ll be hearing a familiar noise around Norman County soon, as the Norman County Salvation Army will be kicking off their Red Kettle Campaign soon, which means the return of bell ringing. Aimee Eggen of the Norman County Salvation Army says this year students will be doing most of the bell ringing at major events…
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