Minnesota — Memorial Day weekend is the start of the busy boating season in Minnesota and whether you are lounging on a pontoon or riding the rapids in a kayak, the Minnesota DNR is asking boaters to follow proper safety protocol and boating etiquette. Lisa Dugan, DNR Safety Outreach Coordinator encourages boaters to go through…
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St. Paul, MN — One of the first bills passed by the Minnesota Legislature this session will help give a boost Minnesota Veterans, and specifically post 9/11 veterans and Gold Star families. The legislature has appropriated $24 million towards service bonuses for those post 9/11 veterans and depending on their level of service, could receive…
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St. Paul, MN — Legislative leaders and Gov. Walz on Monday announced a broad bipartisan budget framework for the end of the legislative session including $4 billion to invest in education, public safety, and health care, and $4 billion for a tax bill to provide financial relief for Minnesotans. The plan includes $1 billion for…
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Minnesota, MN — One of the great things about the fishing tradition in the State of Minnesota is that it’s a past-time that is easily accessible by all. While your neighbor or friend might be hitting the water in $100,000 boat with another $10,000 worth of fish finding electronics, it’s important to know that you…
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Minneapolis, MN — A number of teams from the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference will be participating in this weekend’s State Robotics Meet at the Williams Arena on the University of Minnesota campus. Teams from Brainerd, Warroad, Greenbush-Middle River, Babbit, Pequot Lakes, and Keliher will represent the Northern conference and R & J Broadcasting had the…
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Rob Ecklund called in from St. Paul to discuss the topics and issues that are being taken up on the House floor and debated. Main topic was the unemployment payback as well as the Hero Pay agreement.
Dilworth, MN — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gave his annual State of the State Address on Sunday night. The address was given in the House of Representatives for the first time since 2019. The previous two messages were given virtually from the Governor’s home. District 4B Representative Paul Marquart shared his thoughts on the State…
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Audubon, MN — After 20 years in the Minnesota Legislature, District 4 State Senator Kent Eken has announced that will not be seeking reelection this fall. Senator Eken was a longtime Twin Valley resident, but recently moved to the Audubon area. With the recent redistricting no longer including his hometown area in District 4, Senator…
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Minnesota — With Avian Influenza, or the bird flu, being confirmed in three counties in southern Minnesota, the state of Minnesota and federal emergency response teams are working quickly to quarantine and eliminate infected flocks. It’s a big concern for Minnesota turkey producers, who lead the nation in turkey production. However, it shouldn’t be of…
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St. Paul, MN — The Department of Human Services could continue some COVID-19-related program modifications and waivers, under a bill passed Thursday by the House. Many of the provisions were allowed by executive order during the peacetime emergency. On an 87-46 vote, the House passed HF2914/SF2876* to continue programs that offered flexibility for child care centers,…
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