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Minnesota DNR offering free webinars that  focus on fall turkey hunting and fall fishing tips

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering free webinars this month centered around fall turkey hunting and fall fishing tips and tricks.  On Wednesday, October 4, Ryan Tebo of the Minnesota DNR’s turkey research experts, will discuss fall turkey hunting, how the fall hunt differs from spring turkey hunting, and what hunters should know…
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October 4, 2023 0

Norman County Commission Holds Cannabis Hearing

ADA, MN— The Norman County Commission held a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed county ordinance regulating the use of cannabis and cannabis derived products in public places. County Commission Chair Steve Bommersbach tells R&J News how many people testified at the public hearing. The Norman County Commission also held its regular meeting Tuesday.  No…
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October 4, 2023 0

ABW Grad, FFA Finalist, To Appear On Regional News Program

One of the finalists for the FFA’s American Star Farmer award was interviewed Tuesday for a regional television show.  Daniel Jossund was interviewed for AgWeek TV.  He talks about what he’s managed to do in farming so far. And keep in mind that Jossund is a junior in college.  Emily Beal, anchor and executive producer…
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October 4, 2023 0

Valley-Edinburg School looking for missing school dog 

The Valley-Edinburg School District is asking for the public’s help in locating their school dog Mac. According to a Facebook post on the Schools page Mac “left his home Sunday morning and has not returned since. Although we like to think he is just on an adventure somewhere between our school towns, we need to…
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October 3, 2023 0

Fischbach backs McCarthy as House votes to oust him. McCarthy voted out

Minnesota 7th District Representative Michelle Fischbach voiced her support for Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy after a Republican group led by Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz motioned to remove McCarthy from his position of Speaker of the House.  In her post on X Representative Fischbach said that “@SpeakerMcCarthy works tirelessly to move conservative agendas forward.…
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October 3, 2023 0

West Fargo hires new Chief of Police 

The City of West Fargo has hired a new Police Chief. In a meeting on Monday the city commission unanimously agreed to hire from within and promote Assistant Police Chief Pete Neilson. The West Fargo Police Department did not advertise the position to outside candidates.  Neilson will take the position that has been held by…
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October 3, 2023 0

Norman County East Update 

Coming off a very busy Homecoming week things at Norman County East are expected to be a little slower this week, but one think that Norman County East Principal Raina Askin wants to remind students that Walk/Bike to School Day on Wednesday.  With October Being Dyslexia Awareness Month, Askins wants to discuss the topic of…
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October 3, 2023 0

University of Minnesota Extension offering free Farm Transition and Estate Webinars 

The University of Minnesota Extension is hosting four free webinars centered around introductory farm transition and estate planning. Extension Educator Dave Bau has more on these webinars and how you can sign up.  Bau went into a little more detail on the webinar and what they prepare you for.  For more information contact Dave Bau…
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October 3, 2023 0

Mahnomen County Sets Preliminary Budget 

The Mahnomen County Commissioners last met on Tuesday, September 26 and one of the major agenda topics was the preliminary budget. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl explains what the commissioners decided.  Holl also recapped some projects that the county completed as summer wrapped up.  Holl also gave an update on the landfill closure and what…
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