US Senator, and Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Klobuchar recently made a stop in Norman County, as a part of her 87 County Tour across Minnesota. During her visit, Klobuchar told R&J News that housing is a major focus for her this year, and she explains how she and her colleagues in the senate are trying…
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US Senator, and Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Klobuchar was in Halstad on Wednesday to discuss a number of topics as a part of her 87 County Tour across Minnesota. During her visit with local leaders Klobuchar talked about the importance of investments made into local cooperatives like Red River Valley Co-op Power, and her progress…
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President Biden has signed into law a bill that renames the Roseau Post Office in honor of Floyd B. Olson, who was Roseau’s postmaster for 25 years. Seventh District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach called Olson “a man of faith, a family man and a true public servant.” Senator Amy Klobuchar added the legislation ensures Olson’s memory…
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith says that she is pushing for Senate Bill S.3236 also known as the “Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act.” which aims to reimburse the cost of ambulance services. Smith says she has been working alongside a rural EMS task force, and is confident that the bill will…
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On Saturday, October 7 Palestinian Militant Group called the Hamas unleashed a surprise attack on Israel that led to the deaths of over 1,000 Israelis most being civilians with the number growing every day. This conflict has caused many worldwide, nationwide and local politicians to voice their opinions. Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz took to X…
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CROOKSTON, MN—Many dignitaries made the trip to Crookston Friday for the renaming of the University of Minnesota-Crookston library in honor of former Minnesota State Senator Roger Moe. The guest who made the extra effort was Minnesota US Senator Amy Klobuchar, who left following a vote on the Senate floor about the debt ceiling. Klobuchar says…
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A crowd at Kiehle Auditorium at the University of Minnesota Crookston wished former State Senator Roger Moe a happy 79th birthday Friday as the University’s library was named after him. Moe said naming the library after him is a tribute to his parents. MInnesota US Senator Amy Klobuchar was among those in attendance Friday, as…
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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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WASHINGTON, D.C.—With Congress passing the Inflation Reduction Act last week, people involved in agriculture are wondering how the bill will affect them. Minnesota US Senator Amy Klobuchar was asked if money from this legislation will go into the next farm bill. Klobuchar says a big part of the Inflation Reduction Act is $500 million for…
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that they have secured significant federal funding for local projects benefiting Northwest Minnesota. This funding will help boost local communities through a wide range of projects including major investments in the Thief River Falls Regional Airport, higher education for Minnesota’s veterans and service…
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