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Waubun Student Council hosting Blood Drive 

The Waubun Student Council is hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, November 17 from 9:00 to 1:30. Student Council Advisor Alexander Medina shares some more information.  The Student Council is looking for people to sign up to donate and Medina explains how you can do so.  Medina says that hosting a blood drive is a…
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November 2, 2023 0

Mahnomen County Commission approves courthouse renovation project

Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl has some exciting news to share regarding the Mahnomen County Courthouse renovation project.  Holl shared some details about what’s all going to get renovated as well as a brief construction timeline.   The Commission also approved some additional renovations to the Courthouse’s courtroom.  The next Mahnomen County Commission meeting is scheduled…
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November 2, 2023 0

Deer hunting tips and tricks

The Minnesota 2023 Deer Rifle hunting season begins this weekend and MN  DNR Northwest Region Wildlife Manager Blaine Klemek shares some of his expert advice for young hunters this season.  Klemek took some time to remind us that one of the most important things about the hunting season is the memories you make so he…
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November 2, 2023 0

Norman County East School asking for community feedback for potential referendum 

The Norman County East School District is asking for community input on what they would/wouldn’t support in a potential school renovation referendum. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell Shares more details.  Nudell says that the roof isn’t the only thing that the School is looking at potentially replacing.  Nudell ended by explaining why it is…
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November 2, 2023 0

Winter Driving Reminders 

Minnesota and North Dakota has seen snowfall the last few days and that means that winter is here. With winter being here Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall has some winter driving safety advice and reminds that all drivers should follow.  Fall also advises people to prepare a winter survival kit that can be kept in…
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November 2, 2023 0

MN No Child Left Inside Grants Available

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for grants from its No Child Left Inside program.  Amber Kastner, fish and wildlife outreach grant specialist with the DNR, says the grants are meant to get kids to spend more time outdoors. Kastner lists some projects No Child Left Inside has helped in northwest Minnesota.…
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November 2, 2023 0

Fisher Operating Levy Referendum Coming Tuesday

FISHER, MN—-Next Tuesday, voters in the Fisher School District will decide on raising the operating levy. Fisher Superintendent Evan Hanson tells R&J News about the referendum. Hanson goes on to say why the operating levy needs to be raised. Currently, the Fisher District’s operating levy comes to $161 per pupil.  If passed, the new operating…
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November 2, 2023 0

Operation Green Light

Once again this Veterans Day, the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO) invite the participants of Polk county to join Operation Green Light and show support for veterans by lighting our buildings green from November 6th through the 12th. By shining a green light, county governments and our residents will let veterans know that they…
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November 2, 2023 0

SWAT Team executes search warrant in Hawley 

The Red River Valley SWAT Team executed a search warrant at a Hawley home Wednesday afternoon.Authorities say that raid happened at 2 p.m. at a home in the 700 block of 10th St in Hawley Minnesota.  Authorities also say that SWAT was called to make the arrest  “due to the nature of the original incident…
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November 1, 2023 0

Gully Hunter Supper this Weekend

The Gully Lund Church is hosting their Annual Hunters Supper and Silent Auction on Saturday November 4th from 5 to 8 pm. Pastor Dawn Hanson shares more information: The event is $15 for adults and free will donation for children 12 and under. It will be held at the Gully Hall in downtown Gully. Takeout…
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November 1, 2023 0