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The river level continues to rise in the Halstad area. Halstad Superintendent of Utilities Lucas Spaeth says plans are in place with the city dike and for now it’s “wait and see”. Yesterday, area students came to Halstad to help fill sandbags in preparation for flooding issues Spaeth says, for those in Halstad and the…
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HALSTAD, MN—R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer spoke with Halstad Utility Superintendent Lucas Spaeth on the flooding situation in Halstad. Here’s what the National Weather Servicer was reporting for flood water levels as of 9:30 am Wednesday. The Red River at Halstad was at 29.66 feet, with flood stage at 26 feet. The Red is expected to…
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R & J News has been informed that Upper Red Lake anglers will be able to keep more walleyes this summer. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced on Tuesday that the increased bag limit will allow people to keep five walleyes with one over 17 inches. Last summer, anglers had a four walleye possession…
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On 04/17/2023, at approximately 1445 hours, the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of a private party, located the body of a male underneath the ice near the west end of Grindstone Island. The deceased party has been identified as Derek Villebrun, who had previously been reported missing. The family has been notified and…
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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports most of the week was spent at Camp Ripley for in-service training. The catch-and-release spring walleye season on the Rainy River came to a quiet close with snow and rain moving into the area. Trail issues were also handled. CO John Slatinski IV (Ray) reports swings in weather…
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As the 2023 winter season wraps up, we are pleased to report it was a successful month with multiple park users. The final winter Dark Sky full moon hike was held with 29 participants. Both the Kab-Ash and Rainy Lake Ice Roads have closed for the season and with the amazing display of northern lights…
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We continue our look at Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Jim Kaiser with the National Weather Service in Grand Forks says Wednesday’s focus is on something we’re dealing with right now in the region: flooding. Kaiser talks about the current flooding. Thursday’s focus will be on tornadoes….and here’s a reminder that Minnesota will have…
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By: Dawson Peterson dawsonpeterson@rjbroadcasting.com (4/19/2023) Gonvick, MN — Pet owners in the local community will have the chance to ensure their furry friends are up to date on their shots, tick prevention, and deworming treatments this weekend thanks to Cornerstone Veterinary Service’s drive-thru shot clinic in Gonvick. Taking place on Friday, April 21st, and Saturday,…
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Ada, MN – The city of Ada’s flood protection worked about as well as it could during the first wave of the spring melt, and that is in large part because of the work of the Public Works Department staff, according to City of Ada Administrator Ashley Larson. The city will remain alert as the…
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Twin Valley, MN – The Norman County East School Board met on Monday April 17th and Superintendent Rob Nudell shared that the board accepted some resignations and approved hiring new staff for the fall 2023. Another item discussed was the snow days that were taken ahead of Easter, and the NCE Board decided that the…
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