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The Minnesota Humanities Center is awarding more than 1.4 million dollars in Legacy Grants to support museums, exhibits, and cultural collections across the state.Ten organizations were selected, including Ely Folk School in northern Minnesota, along with groups like Green Card Voices and the Hmong Museum.The funding comes from Minnesota’s Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment…
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The Calendar will be flipping over to April soon, which means that you will start to see an increase in baby/young animals on the Northwest Minnesota landscape. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says if you do come across a baby animal in the wild, it’s best to leave it alone. People should contact their…
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The Twin Valley Community Club will be holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt, and they’re inviting area families to attend. Mark Askelson of the Twin Valley Community Club previews this week’s festivities. There is however a chance for less than ideal weather this weekend, and Askelson says the festivities will move to the Twin Valley…
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Veterans Day on the Hill is fast approaching, and Polk County Veterans Services is still looking for area veterans to attend. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more about this annual event. Ellefson tells us about some of the bills they will be lobbying for at Veterans Day on the Hill. People…
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During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program last week, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager had a discussion about the balance that law enforcement agencies have when it comes to transparency with the public. Hager talks more about this balance, and what’s released to the public vs what’s available to the public. Hager gives an…
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March is Nutrition Month, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging people to adopt a healthy, and nutritious lifestyle. Kristy rott of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says one of the best ways to adopt a healthy and nutritious lifestyle is by adopting an upstream way of thinking, which she talks more about with R&J News’ Kevin…
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Students were in and out of the building all week at Ada Borup West, as they had a lot of opportunities to do some learning outside the classroom this week by way of field trips. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson tells us more. For more news and announcements from the Ada Borup…
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BUXTON, ND—Central Valley School in Buxton will be hosting some special guests in the coming week. North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong and State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier are expected to be at Central Valley School on April 2nd as the school celebrates its academic success. Central Valley was one of just two North Dakota schools…
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The Hawley Band and Choir program recently had the opportunity to take a trip of a lifetime. Hawley Senior and band trumpet player Hannah Stotts tells us more about their recent trip to Florida. Stotts says the Hawley Band and Choir also had the opportunity to perform at Universal Studio. For more news and announcements…
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A Crookston man is facing six federal counts after a grand jury indicted him on charges of filing false tax returns and submitting fraudulent refund claims totaling more than $500,000. Philip Nelson Green was indicted March 17 in U.S. District Court in the District of Minnesota. He faces four counts of filing false tax returns…
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