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The last few winter storms have cut off power to parts of the large district area of Crosby-Ironton Schools, which stretches from Emily to Mille Lacs. Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland discussed the on-going debate between snow days and e-learning days and the struggle of making up snow days: Ultimately, it’s up to parents to make the call: The full conversation with C-I…
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Ada, MN — United States Senator Amy Klobuchar traveled to northwest Minnesota on Tuesday, including a stop at West Main Pizza in Ada where she met with city and business leaders about the issues they are facing in the community. Speaking with R & J News following the meeting, Senator Klobuchar says she likes hearing…
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The Minnesota Department of Health today announced that four additional free at-home rapid tests are available to all Minnesota households through the state’s online ordering program. This will be the last chance for Minnesotans to get free tests before the program ends. Minnesotans will be able to order four tests per household. Order your free at-home…
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ADA, MN—Parents, caregivers and teenagers are invited to a dinner and talk Wednesday night, January 11, at Grace Lutheran Church in Ada. Sarah How, a school psychologist and author, will speak about one of what she calls seven core truths: “Ask Me Who I Am.” How says she also wants people to think of God…
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The American Red Cross urgently needs help to replenish its low supply and meet the needs of patient care. Register now to donate at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heartwood Senior Living Community in…
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They’ve taught the next generations of outdoor recreationists how to enjoy their sports safely and ethically; busted poachers; worked closely with conservation officers with decades of experience; and learned the ins and outs of natural resources law enforcement. Since they began training last spring, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 15 newest conservation officers have…
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Waubun, MN — It’s like a field trip every day for the students at the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth elementary school that get the opportunity to utilize the Waubun School Forest as part of their normal instruction time. Located roughly 9 miles east of Waubun, the school forest currently provides daily instruction to various grade levels as…
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ST. PAUL—As lawmakers begin to shape their plans for how to utilize the state’s historic $17.6 billion budget surplus, leaders from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) are calling on Governor Walz and the Legislature to invest in fundamental programs and priorities that address pressing issues in communities throughout Minnesota. Thief River Falls Mayor…
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Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley City Council held their first regular monthly meeting of the 2023 year on Monday night at the Twin Valley Community Center. As per usual, the council approved all the annual designations and committee appointments with no major changes from the previous year, according to Twin Valley City Clerk…
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Crow Wing County has a new sheriff. Eric Klang was elected in November and was sworn in recently. He shared what local people-and Klang himself-think of his new position: This isn’t the first time Klang has been involved at the county level More of our conversation with newly elected Crow Wing county Sheriff Eric Klang is available on…
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