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R & J News has learned that Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton has passed away Thursday morning. On December 8th, 2022, Sheriff Thornton was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and had been doctoring since. Sheriff Thornton was placed on Hospice Care on Wednesday and was brought home under their care. Dozens of law enforcement officers, first…
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The new year rang in with crying- the GOOD kind- for one area family, only a couple days late. Essentia health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center welcomed Hazel Mae Hanson at 1p.m on Tuesday, January 3rd. At 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 21 inches long, little Hazel is the child of Rachel and Colton Hanson. St. Joseph’s Medical…
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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports time was spent checking ice fishing and spearing activity on Rainy Lake, with some fish being caught. Snowmobile activity is picking up in the area, but trails need more snow as it doesn?t take long for trails to get washed out. Enforcement action was taken for fishing license…
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Read stories, sing songs, and more at preschool storytime on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. starting Jan. 10 at the Aitkin Public Library. Afterward, stay a while and make a craft! Storytime is a 30-minute program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome! No registration necessary. This program is sponsored by…
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Northland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) business consultants, Vicki Hagberg and Curt Walczak, were recently promoted. Hagberg became Regional Director. She joined the Northland SBDC in 2020, first as a business consultant and then Associate Director of the program. Walczak steps into the position of Associate Director after having worked as a professional business consultant for the SBDC for the past 21 years. …
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CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) worked lake activity. Conditions were variable but mostly rough for getting around. Most anglers were using snowmobiles and ATVs to get on the lakes. Violations were found for registration issues, lack of helmets, and lack of required safety training. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent time monitoring snowmobile activity and checking anglers…
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The Ripple Center’s Christine Bright and Dave McMillian give an update on what is coming to The Ripple Center in Aitkin for the month of January and the marquee event, The Talent Show, on January 21st:
Ada, MN — The University of Minnesota Extension is excited to host the 45th Annual Norman County Ag Day on Wednesday, January 11th at the Ada Events Center in Ada. The 2023 Small Grains Update Meeting is also held in conjunction with the Norman County Ag Day. This year features a great lineup of speakers…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their first regular monthly meeting of the 2023 year on Tuesday night, January 3rd at the Main Street Community Center. At the meeting, the commission finally approved their 2023 budget, which they have been discussing for the last few months. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese says…
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