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Companies to stop selling products in Minnesota for 2 ½ years, can reenter market only if bags are clearly marked as non-recyclable; will also pay $200K, equivalent of 100% of profits AG Ellison sued companies in June 2023 over deceptively marketed ‘recycling’ bags that were not recyclable and rendered all materials in them unrecyclable, even…
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The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office will be holding their Annual Night to Unite on Tuesday, August 6. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther invites all community members to attend and tells us what they have planned for the night. Guenther says Night to Unite is also a great opportunity for his department to build relationships with…
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The City of Harwood will be holding their annual Harwood-A-Rama celebration on Saturday, and they invite everyone for a full day of fun. Harwood Park Board President Ashley Hanson tells us some of the fun activities they have planned. Hanson says there will also be a wide array of food options to choose from. For…
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On August 8 Traill County Economic Development (EDC) will be welcoming “Growing Small Towns” founder Rebecca Undem, for a free community wide event in the Luckasen Room on the Campus of Mayville State. Traill County EDC Director Jim Murphy tells us more. Murphy also explained why this is an event Traill County EDC wanted to…
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After wrapping up the 2024 track and field season the Ada Borup West School got started on their track renovation project. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson gives an update on the project and how things are progressing. Carlson says the ABW Summer Enrichment Program is coming to an end soon, and hes…
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Like many schools across the region Norman County East is getting ready for the 2024/2025 school year. Newly hired principal Kelly Kalina says he and his staff are excited to welcome kids back and that they’re looking to make some improvements from last year. While he’ll mostly be looking to be an observer and supporter…
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by Mark Miller of VNP Experience the beauty and wonder of the night sky at the annual Star Party, featuring a series of free astronomy events taking place August 9-10 at Voyageurs National Park. Join us to explore the cosmos and celebrate the importance of preserving our dark, starry skies. Hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy, the…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Over two dozen people attended a community meeting in Hillsboro Thursday night about the proposed Herberg Dairy that would be built near Hillsboro. The meeting was organized by Dakota Resource Council, a group that says it “protects rural communities from undesirable growth.” Speakers from the Council claim Riverview Dairy, the company that would build…
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On Thursday’s “Food For Thought” program on KKCQ Radio, Tom Lano spoke with a newcomer to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Titan Engen is a native of Gary. In the coming days, R&J News will hear from Chet Carlson of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department about the education path one should take to get…
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BAGLEY, MN—One of Friday’s events at the Clearwater County Fair will be the talent contest. Lacey Noska, the coordinator of the talent contest, talks about the turnout so far. Noska tells us about the talents that will be on display. The talent show at the Clearwater County Fair will start at 2pm Friday. It will…
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