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With this being Groundhog Day, you might be wondering if we’ll have six more weeks of winter or if spring is about to start. Rather than consult a groundhog, R&J News reached out to Mindy Beerends, meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service in Grand Forks. And what about precipitation over the next few…
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Twin Valley, MN — The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club invites everyone to slide on in to the Twin Valley Liquor Store this Saturday, February 4th for their annual Human Bonspiel event. The fun gets underway at 2pm. Moonshiners President Dave Jenson says Human Bonspiel is just like regular bonspiel or curling events, only you are hurling…
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Lake Park, MN — Tune up the TX or power up the Panther, the time is nearing for the annual Old Timers Snowmobile Run in Lake Park. The Midnite Riders host their annual show and ride this Saturday, February 4th , which will start and end at the Lake Park Liquor Store. Registration gets underway…
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After a busy week at the State Legislature, House District 7A State Representative Spencer Igo spoke to us about some of the issues he considers important to his constituency. Igo, a Republican, is concerned the bills being passed don’t represent his district’s priorities: Igo focused his time at the legislature working on getting some local…
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Fosston, MN — Minnesota Veterans may be able eligible to receive assistance to cover optical and dental needs depending on their income. Dental benefits are provided to Veterans and their dependents for routine dental, extraction, and denture procedures. This benefit is income and asset based, and upon MDVA approval of eligibility you and your dependents…
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(Bemidji, MN) – More than $840,000 was loaned or granted out into the region from October through December through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. This three-month timeframe comprises the second quarter of NMF’s fiscal year. Funds released by NMF included more than $450,000 through local philanthropic activities, more than $264,000 through NMF’s discretionary grant programs, and…
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CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked angler activity where cold weather created some challenges for people. Snowmobile trails stayed in very good condition and sled traffic was spread around the state. Hunters and their dogs were checked as they tried to stay on top of the snow in pursuit of rabbits. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent…
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Each year, Lakes Area United Way raises funds from the community and reinvests those funds in local non-profit programs making a positive impact in the health, education, and financial stability of Lakes Area community members. We invite eligible programs to come alongside the United Way in our work as a funded Partner Program for our…
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ADA, MN—The Ada Public Library has a reading contest going on now through the month of February. Ada branch librarian Asha Osborn talks about the Book Blizzard. That web address is LARL.org/bookblizzard.
Minnesota — Despite a tough winter and dense snowpack, the Minnesota DNR urges folks NOT to feed wildlife. DNR staff has recently seen evidence of well-meaning people feeding pheasants along highways. But doing this can cause conflicts with humans, and make the pheasants vulnerable to predators and disease, and also victims of cars and snowplows.…
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