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The Ada Police Department will be getting a new facility after the Ada City Council decided to include a new police department in the public works building project. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says his department is excited about this new project, and he’s thankful that the council did its due diligence before approving the…
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The Mahnomen School Board continued their discussions about their cell phone policy at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says the board will continue to explore the potential implementation of the “Yonder Pouch” system. Simon says the board also had discussions about their school pool, which is not under operation at this…
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GARY, MN—The Norman and Mahnomen County branch of Project Linus is having a “Make A Blanket Day” this Saturday, March 28, at the Good News Church in Gary. Kay Oakland is the coordinator for Norman and Mahnomen Counties. Oakland says she and the many volunteers have made hundreds of blankets over the last 18 years……
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FERTILE, MN—The Fertile-Beltrami School’s Junior High Class Play will be performed on Saturday. Fertile-Beltrami Counselor Amanda Bosman talks about the play. Again, admission is free. “Mystery on 13th Street” will be performed Saturday at 2 and 7pm at the Fertile-Beltrami School.
A man from Ogema is facing two felony charges after allegedly assaulting a peace officer and attempting to grab a knife during a struggle. According to court documents filed in Becker County District Court, 21-year-old Dustin Eugene Jack of Ogema is charged with fourth-degree assault of a peace officer causing demonstrable bodily harm, and felony…
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ST. PAUL, MN—A bill has been proposed in the Minnesota Legislature that would allow law enforcement to enter a residence unannounced to check any firearms you might have. R&J News asked State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks about the chances of such a bill passing. Last weekend, Gander was endorsed by District 1…
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The Minnesota State High School League is recognizing nine officials from across the state for their decades of service, and one of them is Hall of Fame coach and longtime local official Steve Philion. Steve has devoted more than 50 years to officiating, beginning as a teenager when he first stepped behind the plate as…
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A growing debate continues over the future of the Boundary Waters, as federal protections face a possible rollback in Washington.Supporters of conservation say the concern centers on proposed copper mining near Ely, which could impact waterways flowing throughout the region and beyond. The Boundary Waters is now ranked among the most endangered public lands in…
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FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami school counselor Amanda Bosman goes over this week’s news.
SHEVLIN, MN—Two women were injured in a two vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Clearwater County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened at 7:45am at US Highway 2 and County Road 23 in Shevlin. An SUV driven by 46-year-old Jessica Campbell of Fosston was eastbound on Highway 2 when it collided with an SUV…
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