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Once again, REACH will be giving out school supplies and backpacks to students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Steph Schenck, family support and food pantry coordinator for REACH, tells us when and where the school supplies will be given out. Schenck says you can donate school supplies for REACH to give out. You have to…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—R&J News has been following the legalization of marijuana in Minnesota. Starting Thursday, the White Earth Nation will be selling recreational marijuana to anyone age 21 or older. The White Earth Nation also opened a medical marijuana dispensary in Mahnomen on Monday. A statement from the White Earth Nation says “this is a significant…
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US House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania was at Farmfest in Redwood for a listening session. Before the session he was able to give an update on the latest farm bill they’re trying to pass in the House of Representatives. Thompson said that a draft is being worked on during this current recess. …
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A group of storms tore through the area August 1st causing significant damage. One such area was Island Lake just south of Lengby. Jim Kaiser, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Weather Service (NOAA) fills us in a little on how these storms come to be. Kaiser shares that the temps coupled with high…
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After closing registration for their ATV Fun Run on July 31 the Benedictine Foundation has reopened their deadline to register for the Fun Run. Visser also highlighted what pitstops riders will be making along the way.
Kurt Ellefson of the Polk County Veterans Office shares new bills in effect for Minnesota Veterans. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) has a long history of awarding service bonuses to Minnesota Veterans who served in America’s wars. Starting in 1919 after World War I, through World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War,…
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Fosston Chief of Police Dustin Manecke checks in with the crime reports for June and July. Chief Manecke warns about a current scam labeled as The Publishers Clearing House. Chief Manecke also expressed his appreciation to the community and their support following the incident involving the Fargo Police Department. Thank you, Chief Manecke for all…
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There will be a backpack/school supply distribution at Country Faith Church at 46215 149th Ave in Clearbrook. Free backpacks and school supplies will be available for families who could use a little help with school supplies. Lisa Peldo gave us a quick overview of what to expect at the event: If you are unable to…
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Full Interview with Waubun Envirothon Advisor John Short.
Norman County National Night Out held their annual celebration last night and while the weather wasn’t the greatest, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager still felt the turnout was exceptional. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall had similar views on the public turnout. The Norman County Sheriff’s Office has brought in a few new faces since last…
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