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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. A special master has been appointed in the lawsuit between former Fair Meadow Nursing Home administrator Angie Leiting and the City of Fertile, Mayor Dan Wilkens and Fair Meadow–which is owned by the City of Fertile. You’ll remember a year ago, Leiting sued the…
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Fall doesn’t officially start for another ten days. But one of Minnesota’s favorite fall activities will be here very soon—looking at the fall colors. Sara Berhow, the Minnesota DNR’s public relations supervisor for parks and trails, tells us the leaves should start to change colors in a few days. Berhow will talk more about fall…
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HALSTAD, MN—On Monday night, the Halstad City Council took the first step toward putting a hold on cannabis-related businesses in the city. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson: The second reading of that moratorium ordinance will be at the Halstad City Council’s October meeting. Also at Monday night’s meeting, the Council set its preliminary budget levy for…
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White Earth Police rescued two people from Lower Rice Lake Wednesday morning. Police say they have responded to several incidents, involving lost individuals in the area, in the past 24 hours. Police weren’t able to find the missing people using drones, loud speakers and other search methods. They were found with an airboat later, near…
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FERTILE, MN—There’s going to be a party Thursday night at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center in Fertile. Stacy Erickson, the Agassiz Center Board’s Vice Chair says it’s going to be a Star Party. Erickson says there will be activities to explore craters on the moon, and to go over the space missions to the moon. …
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ADA, MN—The Ada City Council met Tuesday night. The Council approved the preliminary tax levy with an eight percent increase. Ada Mayor John Hintz has details. The Ada City Council also received an update on the Ada Event Center from City Administrator Ashley Larson. R & J Broadcasting Inc.’s Jim Birkemeyer was at Tuesday’s Council…
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FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council approved its preliminary 2025 budget at Monday night’s regular meeting. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden tells us how large the increase will be. That December meeting will be December 9th. Liden added that the budget increase includes a three percent pay raise for City employees. In other business Monday, the…
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It’s Homecoming week at Norman County East and Ulen-Hitterdal. Both schools combine for sporting events, which is why they both have Homecoming this week. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley was asked if it’s too early in the school year for Homecoming. Both schools crowned their Homecoming royalty Monday. Maverick Pinske and Emersyn Engen are…
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MOORHEAD, MN—There’s going to be a special event for seniors Thursday in Moorhead. Sergeant Nicole Reno of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office tells us about the Senior Safety Academy. You do need to register in advance for the Senior Safety Academy. You can do that by calling 218-299-5514 or through this link: http://moorheadparks.activityreg.com
Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley has the news for Homecoming Week: