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Rosemount — Bitter cold temperatures are in the forecast this week. Use these winter tips to keep yourself and your family safe and warm. Space heater safety: Only use newer models with safety features like automatic shut-off. Keep it at least 6 feet away from flammable materials like drapes or blankets. Plug heaters directly into the wall, not…
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Crosby, MN, December 19—Cuyuna Regional Medical Center has been named as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that CRMC is in the top 1 percent of 4,729 U.S. hospitals reviewed. “CRMC has been a forerunner in…
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HUNTER, ND—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. The Northern Cass School District has won $500,000 for being a finalist for the Yass Prize. The Yass Prize is awarded by the Center for Education Reform for sustainable, transformational, outstanding and permissionless education. Northern Cass Superintendent Dr. Cory Steiner says Northern Cass…
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Halstad, MN — A Norman County man was arrested last week for DUI after reportedly having a Blood Alcohol Content of more than four times the legal limit. The Minnesota State Patrol and Norman County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched shortly after 6pm on December 14th to the report of person slumped over the steering wheel…
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For almost 40 years, DARE has been part of school systems across the country, teaching young people about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. In Minnesota, all fifth graders are required to take DARE classes. Ulen-Hitterdal fifth grader Titan Schultz talks about the DARE class presented by Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Lee. Richard Fatka,…
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BURNSVILLE, MN., (December 16, 2022) – The average gas price in Minnesota has dropped more than 60 cents and is now back below $3 a gallon for the first time nearly 17 months. Today’s average, according to AAA, is $2.99. The last time Minnesota prices were this low was July 2021. Six months ago, on June 15, the state average hit a…
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Matthew Houge of Maple Grove has joined the Surgery Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. Houge previously worked as a Registered Nurse at CentraCare Health System in St. Cloud, CRMC, Altru Health Services in Grand Forks, and Cass Lake Indian Hospital in Cass Lake. He also has experience as…
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Fertile, MN — The Fertile-Beltrami School Board held their regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, December 13th. As per usual at each December meeting, the board held their Truth-in Taxation public hearing and certified the annual levy. Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says most property owners will likely see a small increase to their taxes over last…
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