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After a dry winter many counties across the state of Minnesota have already set burn restricts due to increased risk of wildfire. Mike Stearly of the Chippewa National Forest says they’ve already had to deal with wildfire and encourages people to always check burning restrictions before you start a fire. Stearly shared some more ways…
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The Garden Valley Education Foundation awarded $50,000 in technology grants to area schools last week. Garden Valley Technologies Chief Marketing Officer Heidi Haaven tells us more about these grants. Haaven also highlights each of the 10 schools that received a grant, as well as how they plan on using the grant. For photos of the…
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Shock and Awe members Mina Kjono and Amelia Sandoval say that Shock & Awe is still seeking non profits and teachers to apply for grants through their ongoing grant drive. Kjono and Sandoval explain how you can apply. Shock & Awe Navigators Bjorn Solberg and Anne Nalewaja highlight some past projects Shock & Awe has…
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Next Monday at the Minnesota State Capitol will be Women in Ag Day. Amy Johnston with the University of Minnesota Extension says the idea for Women In Ag Day came from a meeting last year with State Senator Mary Kunesh of New Brighton. If you’re wondering how many women are involved in agriculture in Minnesota,…
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The Red Lake Police Department released a report of a fire that left two people dead. Police, the Red Lake Fire Department, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the FBI responded to a structure fire on the Red Lake Reservation. While details are still being investigated, two fatalities were reported. The…
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HILLSBORO, ND—North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller met with about two dozen people in Hillsboro Saturday afternoon. She tells R&J News what she discussed with local residents. Miller is also running for Governor to succeed Doug Burgum, who will not be running for a third term. She explains what separates her from other candidates. North…
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The Knights of Columbus Chapter 8280 will be hosting their Annual Meat Bingo fundraiser this Sunday, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ada at 2:00. Dave Steen of the Knights of Columbus has the details. Money raised from the event will go back to community organizations and events supported by the Knights of Columbus.
Thursday afternoon Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a bill into law that clarifies the wording in a law from last year that caused agencies to pull their School Resource Officers from school. The new law now clarifies that officers are not school employees and are not subject to the same use of force restrictions as…
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Lake Bemidji State Park is kicking off spring with their Spring Equinox Celebration today from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Park Naturalist Christa Drake has the details. Then later on today from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Lake Bemidji State Park’s Secret in the Stars Escape Room will be open. For more information on Lake…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting the open burning of vegetative debris due to increased wildfire risk resulting from unusually warm temperatures and exceptionally dry conditions across most of Minnesota. Beginning Monday, March 18, the restrictions apply in the following counties:Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Douglas,…
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