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Hendrum, MN — The food pantries for the Hendrum and Perley communities are about to become much more accessible thanks to a new partnership with REACH. During a visit with R & J News at the Norman County Fair, REACH Executive Director Peggie Chisholm announced that they have opened a new Food Pantry in Hendrum…
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Minnesota — The Supreme Court on Friday sparked controversy with the official overturning of Roe vs Wade, which will very likely lead to the banning of abortions in about the half of the states in US. State Senator Mark Johnson says to understand why the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe vs Wade ruling, you…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Crosby, MN) — The City of Crosby will be seeking the community’s input on funding for Jessie F. Hallett Library while also hearing updates on City Projects covered our conversation with Crosby City Administrator Matthew Hill. Hill did talk about the opening of the new SuperOne Foods store and the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Aitkin, MN) — A very active month of June with summer activity coupled with severe weather related more of our monthly conversation with Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida. Sheriff Guida talked about the importance of staying informed with the latest information with summer bringing severe weather and how you can…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Absentee voting for the August 9th Primary Election in Crow Wing County is now open. Voters who wish to vote early can come to the Historic Courthouse during regular business hours and can pick up their absentee ballot in person at the Election Office on the 2nd…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s 4th annual charity golf tournament, “Driving for Hospice”, at Cuyuna Rolling Hills Golf Course in Sherwood raised almost $25,000 for area hospice patients. 32 teams with a total of 128 golfers participated in the 18-hole, best ball scramble with first place going to…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Mille Lacs Lake, MN) — Walleye anglers on Mille Lacs Lake have time to catch and release now through Thursday, June 30th before the two week closure in order to reduce hooking mortality, which is in place Friday, July 1st through Friday, July 15th. During the closure, angling for other…
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Representatives from the Red Cross stopped in and talked about a Service Center being established at the Rainier Hall Today from 3:00 to 8:00 and Saturday from 10:00 until 5:00pm to offer assistance.
Mike Bolstad spoke with Britney Rognarud of Thunderbird Lodge, and Britney talks of the impact that the historical flooding in the area is having on local busness.
Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, June 20th. At the meeting the board approved a memorandum of understanding to move forward with offering E-sports as an extracurricular activity this coming school year. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says they’ve had a lot…
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