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Accelerator Robotics out of Cass Lake Bena high school will be one of the teams that will be representing the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) at the World Championship in Houston Texas. Team captains Kaylyn and Iris say they are excited to be able to represent the region. The Accelerators say they qualified for the…
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Representative Deb Kiel was in studio to give us an update on what is going on on the Minnesota House Floor beginning with a variety of bills that will affect our area: A bill affecting worship requirements was presented on the floor earlier in session. Representative Kiel touches on that subject: Lastly, Representative Kiel discusses…
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The Minnesota Senate committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection discussed a piece of legislation that aims to combat copper theft, as Minnesota cities and townships continue to deal with theft of copper wiring in their equipment. Bill author Senator Sandy Pappas explains how her bill works. Senator Jeff Howe voiced his concerns with the bill…
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First graders at the Norman County East School recently became published authors and illustrators. NCE First Grade Teacher Laurie Stuhaug tells us more about this unique project. Stuhaug says this project is an excellent way to teach students a multitude of skills all while having a blast. Stuhaug told us more about the story the…
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It’s Art Day for students at the Hawley Elementary School. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson tells us more. For the latest news in the Hawley School District tune into the Hawley School News every Thursday at 1:15 AM on 106.5 KRJB.
Friday is the final day of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. This day’s focus is on extreme heat. Jim Kaiser, warning coordinating meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, says severe weather isn’t always associated with thunderstorms. Adults aged 65 and over are most vulnerable to heat related illnesses. When warmer temperatures…
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HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad City Council voted Monday to give away a free lot. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson: Johnson says Halstad has given away lots before. Johnson says the lots that have been given away are primarily in the new addition on the west side of Halstad. He adds the City may give away land on…
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Mahnomen County Veterans Service Officer John Nelson says he is looking to start a monthly program for area veterans to come and bond with other veterans. Nelson tells us why this is something he wants to do and what it would entail. Nelson says their first get together will be on Wednesday, April 24 at…
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The Hillsboro Business Association will be hosting their annual Free Pancake Breakfast this Saturday. HBA Treasurer, Sheila Geray, gives the details. Geray also makes note of the upcoming Hillsboro Days in June. We’ll keep you informed at R & J Broadcasting of the festivities at Hillsboro Days as the summer season gets closer.
It’s a busy couple weeks for students at the Norman County East School District. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin says Junior and Seniors will be participating in a reality store event tomorrow at the Ada Borup West School. Askin says Norman County East will be holding their Prom on Saturday as well. Finally Askin…
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