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Republicans in Minnesota’s Congressional delegation aren’t happy with the idea that the North Star State becomes a sanctuary state. This week, DFL lawmakers in St. Paul pushed for passage of The North STAR Act, which would protect rights of illegal immigrants by prohibiting local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration agents. The bill would also…
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Ada-Borup-West School has announced its students of the month for January. Macie Cavett from grade 12, Kiera Hegreberg in grade 11, Nayeli Prunenda is the 10th grade student of the month, Payton Eggen in grade 9, Mick Wilson in grade 8, Reagan Monk in grade 7 and the 6th grade student of the month at…
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The United in Christ Lutheran Church Youth Group is hosting a Mardi Gras Fundraiser on Sunday, February 11th. Youth Leader Chad Christianson shares more: And this event goes well beyond just great southern cooking: Be sure to check out this great event on Sunday, February 11th at Concordia Lutheran in Fertile. There will be something…
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Tiffany Page gives us an update regarding FSA Farm Ownership Loans: Page explains the difference between the down payment loan and joint financing loan: For more information on Farm Ownership Loans or any other inquires contact your local FSA office, or visit the website at farmer.gov
Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. A new judge has been appointed to hear Angie Leiting’s lawsuit against the City of Fertile. Judge Jeffrey Remick was originally assigned the case in Polk County Court. But in papers filed this week, Remick recused himself. Judge Corey Harbott was assigned the case,…
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The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference kicks off their 2024 on February 17 with the Week Zero competition in Brainerd. Brainerd Warrior Robotics advisor Brian Bordwell says Week Zero serves a perfect time to test out their robots and exchange ideas. The event is open to the public and is free to attend. Bordwell shares important…
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While bullying has always been an issue, one form that continues to get more prominent in the age of social media is cyberbullying. Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Chet Carlson tells us more about this growing issue. Many people think that once a message or post is opened or deleted it’s gone forever. Carlson says that’s…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District is looking for parents to join their Title VI Committee for the 2024/2025 school year. Waubun Title VI Coordinator Patti DeGroat tells us more about the committee and its responsibilities. After the two week nomination period is over, the Waubun School District will hold an election, with a date to…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder is a disorder that affects many Minnesota and North Dakota residents, and is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons, especially when the change is to gloomy weather. Dr. Udo Erasmus is an expert in the topic and shares some of his favorite ways of kicking the winter blues. …
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