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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced on Wednesday that 36 cities across the state of Minnesota would receive nearly $24 million dollars in Small City Development Program Grants. The grants will be used for residential and commercial property rehabilitation, upgrading public facilities, and other economic development projects. These grants are awarded to Minnesota cities with fewer…
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With this being National Farm Safety and Health Week, R&J News has been covering several daily themes. Today’s topic is one that comes up from time to time in a newscast–confined spaces in agriculture. Megan Schossow is outreach director for the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center. On Friday, we’ll wrap up our series…
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The City of Halstad issued a voluntary water conservation notice on Wednesday in order to combat the drought that’s affecting the area. Lucas Spaeth with the Halstad Municipal Utilities discusses this notice and what it means for Halstad residents. This is a voluntary notice so Halstad residents aren’t required to reduce their water usage but…
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Congratulations to the members of the 2023 Ada-Borup-West Homecoming Court. King candidates are: Brennen Fetting, Lance Kritzberger, Sam Melting, Cameron Spaeth and Charlie Scholl. The queen candidates are: Holly Flom, Izabel Marcussen, Sarah Prodzinski, Callie Solseng and Alex Tinjum. Ada-Borup-West’s Homecoming coronation will take place at the Cougars’ home football game against Lake Park-Audubon September…
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City Council met in special session on Tuesday night in Fosston. Due to the overwhelming support, the city moved the location to the New Journey Church in Fosston. The meeting was held with Essentia West Market Executives to speak to the community about their plans to discontinue OB services at the Fosston hospital. Executives argue…
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Norman, Mahnomen, and Polk County 4-H will be hosting an Outdoor Adventure Day on Sunday, September 24 at the Waubun School Forest. Mahnomen County Extension Educator Rebekah Donner has the details. While registration for this event is closed Mahnomen County 4-H does have some more events coming up, and hopes to do more Outdoor Adventure…
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The annual Lake Park Pumpkin Fest celebration kicks off tomorrow with a number of events for people of all ages. Event representative Keith Zachariason highlights Thursday’s events. The fun continues into Saturday with a full schedule of events. Zachariason gives a sneak peek into some of Saturday’s festivities. That’s just a sliver of the events…
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Two area school districts will be having public meetings Wednesday night about upcoming school referendum votes. The Hillsboro School District has a meeting at 7pm at the High School Gym about an $11.8 million referendum to build new classrooms near the elementary school and to make renovations at the high school. Meanwhile, the Lake Park-Audubon…
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Clearbrook-Gonvick Schools have been experiencing the joys and pains of growth. Superintendent Ryan Grow shares a little bit about the needs that have arose with the increased enrollment. There will be 3 Open House opportunities to learn more about the referendum project: September 19th at the Clearbrook School, October 17th at Leonard Town Hall, and…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are now accepting comments on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet regarding the rehabilitation of the Lake Bronson Dam located at the Lake Bronson State Park in Kittson County. According to the MN DNR the purpose of the rehabilitation project is to improve the safety of the Lake Bronson Dam, which…
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