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The Norman County Fair begins today, which means the summer has officially begun. Fair Board President Don Merkens says the fair will kick off with the parade at 5:30 PM. Merkens says they will also be celebrating everything FFA with the inaugural FFA Day, which includes a free concert in the newly renovated grandstands. Merkens…
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North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorchak has filed a complaint saying her campaign for US House of Representatives was the victim of election interference in last week’s primary election. Fedorchak’s campaign received word that people were receiving text messages claiming she had dropped out of the race. So her campaign has filed complaints with…
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A train struck a road grader in Mahnomen County Monday afternoon. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office tells R&J News the accident happened around 4:15pm in Island Lake Township. A Sheriff’s deputy determined a BNSF train had struck the rear section of the road grader. There was minimal damage and no injuries were reported.
BUXTON, ND—There’s going to be a fundraiser Sunday near Buxton to help preserve a 130 year old church. Lefse and Lemonade will take place at the Historic Grue Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church. Koy Olson is a spokesperson for Lefse and Lemonade. Olson says the outside of the church is being painted…and there’s plenty of work…
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FERTILE, MN—Over the last several months, the Fertile City Council has mulled over the possibility of selling the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, which the City owns. At Tuesday’s June meeting, the Fertile City Council hired Diversified Real Estate Services of Minneapolis to determine what the nursing home is worth. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden: Also…
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The National Eagle Center says the survival rate of juveniles is roughly 40%, making the story on the four eaglets even more exciting. by Morgan Wolfe of KARE 11 Walking along the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove brings Nancy Nygaard peace and also excitement. Observing Bald Eagles has become one of her favorite hobbies in…
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New law reforms medical-debt collection, wage garnishment, and bankruptcy, including banning automatic transfer of medical debt to one’s spouse, banning reporting medical debt to credit bureaus, and banning denying necessary medical care over unpaid bills Governor Walz signs Debt Fairness Act that went from bill to law in less than four months; Biden administration moving…
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In just a few hours, the 128th annual Norman County Fair will begin in Ada. One of Wednesday’s events is the Kickoff Parade, which starts at 5:30. Norman County Farm Bureau President Mike Kitchell has details. Norman County Farm Bureau is also sponsoring the Old Time Tractor Show at the Fair. Kitchell talks about what…
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For all parents and children wanting to find a fun event to go to with BMX shows, games, and prizes then head on over to the Minnesota Discovery Center at 5pm in Chisholm for their 4th Annual Youth Mental Health Night! We had the opportunity to speak with Cassie Liubakka, Director of the Family Services…
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