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The Lake Park-Audubon School District has launched a website that makes the district’s case for a proposed property tax increase. Lake Park-Audubon Superintendent Dr. Tim Godfrey talks about the November 7 referendum. Godfrey gives examples of what your tax levy would rise to….if the referendum passes. Godfrey says that if the referendum passes, all $450,000…
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HALSTAD, MN—Halstad is gearing up for the annual Sugar Fest coming up on Saturday. Bjorne Solberg, the lead organizer for Sugar Fest, says one Sugar Fest event is the dedication of a mural in the city. The mural is at the intersection of Highways 200 and 75, just south of Valley General Store. It was…
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R&J News continues to cover National Farm Safety and Health Week, which is being recognized this week. Today’s theme is tractor safety and rural roadway safety. Megan Schossow, outreach director for the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, says this is a timely topic with harvest season beginning. Schossow reminds us that farm vehicles…
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The Traill County Sheriff’s Office is looking for deputies and dispatchers. Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt was asked if the openings are due to people leaving to work in larger cities or the North Dakota Highway Patrol. When it comes to the dispatch job, Sheriff Hunt says they’ll train you. Sheriff Hunt says working as…
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Sunday marks the beginning of National Farm Safety and Health Week across America. Megan Schossow, outreach director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, says Farm Safety and Health Week has been recognized since 1944. Schossow says this year’s theme is “No One Can Take Your Place.” R&J News will have a story…
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PETERSBURG, ND—One person was killed and over two dozen people associated with the Hatton-Northwood school volleyball team were injured in an accident Thursday afternoon south of Petersburg. The volleyball team was on its way to a game in Petersburg when the crash happened around 3:45 Thursday afternoon. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the team’s…
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Earlier this week, US House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced there will be an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says she agrees with the inquiry. McCarthy listed allegations of “abuse, obstruction and corruption” made against Biden by several House committees that have been investigating the President.
BUXTON, ND—Wednesday’s Central Valley School Board meeting included a public hearing on the tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year. Superintendent Jeremy Brandt says his presentation included comparisons. Also at Wednesday’s meeting, the Central Valley School Board established committees for the new school year, approved a plan to improve the audio system in the secondary…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. The complaint by former Fair Meadow Nursing Home administrator Angie Leiting has been filed in Polk County District Courts. Leiting, you’ll remember, is suing the City of Fertile, Mayor Dan Wilkens and Fair Meadow Nursing Home for allegedly forcing her to resign or be…
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Band and choir students at Mahnomen are doing something to raise money that will probably make you hungry. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson explains. Mahnomen students are also getting into the spirit of Homecoming. Pederson says that will start this Friday with a parade. Also, the Homecoming candidates will be announced at Friday’s parade. Mahnomen’s…
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