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Hillsboro Knights of Columbus Continue Successful 2024 With Pancake Breakfast

Over 100 people enjoyed pancakes and sausage at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hillsboro, Sunday. St. Rose’s Knights of Columbus council hosted the extra breakfast to raise funds for the youth group’s summer retreat. Gross proceeds amounted to approximately $2,200.  The council is off to a great start in 2024, not just with…
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January 22, 2024 0

Minnesota Department of Agriculture updates Groundwater Protection Map 

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued an update to the Groundwater Protection rule map map that will help farmers across the state comply with the new Groundwater Protection Rules. The rule restricts fall application of nitrogen fertilizer in areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination, and it outlines steps to reduce the severity of contamination in…
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January 22, 2024 0

4 H Market Beef & Dairy Steer animal ID deadline fast approaching 

Mahnomen County 4 H extension educator Rebekah Donner reminds area 4 Hers that the beef and dairy steer animal ID deadline is fast approaching. Donner shares how you can get your steers registered.  The deadline is February 15, but Donner suggests that 4 Hers get their animals registered to avoid any mixups or potential conflicts. 


January 22, 2024 0

MN Rep. Deb Kiel Talks About Her Retirement

CROOKSTON, MN—As R&J News told you last week, Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel announced she would retire at the end of this session.  She has served seven terms in the Minnesota Legislature representing northwest Minnesota.  Kiel tells R&J News “a few things” led to her decision to step down. We asked Kiel how her health…
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January 22, 2024 0

North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s midwinter waterfowl survey breaks records 

The North Dakota Game and Fish conducted their annual midwinter waterfowl survey, and say it was a record breaking year. Biologists say they counted more than 300,000 Canada geese which breaks the old record of approximately 222,000 Canada geese. North Dakota Game and Fish said biologists also counted more than 9,000 snow geese, and 43,000…
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January 20, 2024 0

Clearwater County Sheriff reminds people to be “Good Neighbors” this winter 

When the temperatures drop many people across Minnesota can struggle to keep their amenities going. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson encourages people to be “a good neighbor” and check up on people during the harsh winter months.


January 20, 2024 0

Hillsboro Knights of Columbus Hosting Pancake Breakfast Sunday

The Hillsboro Knights of Columbus will be hosting a pancake breakfast tomorrow from 9am-1pm at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Grand Knight, Chris Mueller, says it will be a good menu to go along with a good cause. Cost for the breakfast is a free-will offering.


January 20, 2024 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office warns public about scam emails posing as county officials 

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was alerted about a scam on Thursday that is posing as a Polk County Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, or other officials that are trying to scam residents by  requesting payments for tax revenue collection.  The Polk County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to never send callers or emailers you don’t know money…
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January 20, 2024 0

Ellison joins coalition suing the NCAA 

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joined a coalition of attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice in filing an antitrust lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s transfer-eligibility rule claiming its an illegal restraint on college athletes ability to sell their image and likeness, and control their education. The coalition is challenging the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s…
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January 20, 2024 0

Rep. Fischbach’s Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women & Families Act Passes House

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  The Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act co-sponsored by Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has passed in the US House.  Thursday’s vote was 214 to 208.  The bill would ensure that pregnancy centers cannot be excluded or restricted from receiving Temporary…
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January 20, 2024 0