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In the legislative session earlier this year the State of Minnesota instituted multiple laws that will be affecting Minnesota hunters across the state. One of these laws that’s flown under the radar was the new law involving ground blinds on public land. Barbera Keller of the Minnesota DNR breaks down this new law. Keller also…
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Things will be changing at Benedictine Living Community in Ada. As of Sunday, Benedictine Mission Court will only offer independent living in its apartments….instead of assisted living and independent living. Benedictine vice president of operations Taylar Hack tells R&J News changes in regulations led to this decision. Hack says Benedictine staff affected by the change…
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Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer is reportedly “making calls” and is pursuing a run for the vacant Speaker of the House seat. According to Jake Sherman of NBC News Emmer reportedly told members of the House Republican Conference that he’d seek the nomination. Emmer is pursuing the Speaker of the House position after Ohio Representative Jim…
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Area Educators recently Visited Camp Ripley. During this visit educators got to tour Camp Ripley and go up in a helicopter. One of the educators that was a part of this program was Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson. Anderson explains what this program is and what they did. Anderson also explained the purpose of…
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The Supreme Court decided to not weigh in on cases regarding “Ag Gag” laws which is considered a huge win for animal rights activists across the nation. Washburn University agricultural law professor Roger McEowen explains these Ag Gag laws and how they affect Agriculture. McEowen also explained why the laws have gone in the favor…
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The Waubun School Board met for their monthly board meeting this week. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth recaps some agenda topics that were discussed at the meeting. There was also a large amount of new policies from the latest legislative session that were updated. Spaeth highlights some of these new policies. For the latest news regarding…
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The Hitterdal Fire Department is currently holding their annual meat raffle fundraiser. Hitterdal Fire Chief Brian Nelson has more information. Nelson shared what the money from this fundraiser will go toward as well as some fundraising goals. Nelson also shared some information about the Hitterdal Fire Department and is also looking for more volunteers. Tickets…
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ST. PAUL, MN—The number of deaths from drug overdoses in Minnesota dipped slightly from 2021 to 2022. The Minnesota Department of Health says there were 1343 overdose deaths in the state in 2022, compared to 1356 in 2021. But the number of deaths from fentanyl continues to rise in Minnesota, accounting for 92 percent of…
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The Becker County Sheriff’s Office is looking for assistance in locating a stolen 2016 Ford Econoline Sunseeker Motorhome that was stolen during the overnight hours of Wednesday, October 18 into the morning of Thursday, October 19. The motorhome is burgundy, grey, and white in color. The sheriff’s office says it was taken from a residence…
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is looking for exhibitors for the 2024 Minnesota Organic Conference which is the only statewide conference on organic agriculture. The Minnesota Organic Conference and its 80-booth trade show will take place on January 11 and 12, 2024, at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. The conference offers keynote…
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