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Employees at Benedictine Living Community in Ada will be seeing something extra in their paychecks. Benedictine Executive Director Morgan Hviding tells R&J News a wage increase will be across the board for all employees. Hviding goes on to say this wage increase will be paid for through a state award for two years. After that,…
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Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson spoke with R&J News last week about several topics that were important in 2023. One topic was planning and zoning in the county. Going by the numbers, Johanson says it was a good year in Norman County; good, but not great. Johanson says he’s looking forward to better…
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Last week, the US House passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which will allow schools to serve whole milk as part of the school lunch program. Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach supports the bill. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act now moves to the US Senate.
Whatever you have planned for today’s Christmas celebration, make some time for a walk. That advice from Dr. Michelle Thieman of Essentia Health. She shares an anecdote. Dr. Thieman also suggests that when you sit down for your holiday meal, include plenty of fruits, vegetables and lean proteins to help find a healthy balance.
Here’s a suggestion to avoid overeating this holiday season: drink water. Dr. Michelle Thieman of Essentia Health says it’s important to stay hydrated. Dr. Thieman also suggests planning ahead. She says eating a healthy meal or snack before a holiday gathering can help you avoid overeating.
WASHINGTON, DC—A student from Fertile and one from Detroit Lakes have been nominated for the US Service Academies by Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach. Bjorn Messick of Fertile has been nominated for the US Air Force Academy and Avery Browen of Detroit Lakes has been nominated to the US Naval Academy.
MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen City Council held its truth in taxation hearing at Monday night’s council meeting. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us what the 2024 levy will be. According to city documents, Mahnomen’s 2024 budget lists just over $4.25 million in revenues with just under $4.5 million in spending. Also at Monday’s meeting, the…
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CROOKSTON, MN—The Care and Share homeless shelter in Crookston is holding a fundraiser next month to buy a cargo van. Tom Anderson, Care and Share board chairman, tells us about “Open Hearts, Open Doors.” Anderson tells us how much has been raised for the cargo van so far. “Open Hearts, Open Doors” will take place…
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HALSTAD, MN—Last week, the Halstad City Council held its truth in taxation hearing. Mayor Darin Johnson says the Council voted to raise the City’s tax levy five percent. Johnson says there were a couple of people who attended the Halstad City Council meeting who weren’t happy with having to pay higher taxes. Actually, last week’s…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District has just wrapped up its second fall season of e-sports. The team’s adviser, Keith Mernitz, says things have gone well. Mernitz says 18 students were part of the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth e-sports team this fall. There will be another e-sports season in the spring.