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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. A Commissioner with the Minnesota Department of Administration–Data Practices has ruled that the City of Fertile did not comply with the state’s open meeting law when it held closed meetings earlier this year regarding former Fair Meadow Nursing Home Administrator Angie Leiting. You’ll remember…
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One of the finalists for the FFA’s American Star Farmer award was interviewed Tuesday for a regional television show. Daniel Jossund was interviewed for AgWeek TV. He talks about what he’s managed to do in farming so far. And keep in mind that Jossund is a junior in college. Emily Beal, anchor and executive producer…
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ADA, MN— The Norman County Commission held a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed county ordinance regulating the use of cannabis and cannabis derived products in public places. County Commission Chair Steve Bommersbach tells R&J News how many people testified at the public hearing. The Norman County Commission also held its regular meeting Tuesday. No…
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SHELLY, MN—At Monday night’s Shelly City Council meeting, a newcomer to the area was approved to receive one of the city’s free lots to build a home. George Swenson, acting mayor at Monday’s council meeting, talks about the free lots program. Swenson says the lots aren’t totally free; there will be some expense for hooking…
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Next week will be National Wildlife Refuge Week. The Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association will get the week off to an early start this coming Sunday with their second annual Walk for the Wild 5K run/walk and fundraiser at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge southwest of Erskine. Association board member Larissa Fitzgerald talks…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Some Hillsboro students took a field trip to the University of North Dakota this week. Shelby Strand’s education class made the trip to learn about going into teaching. Hillsboro Principal Terry Baesler says he’s glad to see students considering teaching. Baesler was speaking on the Hillsboro School News, which airs Tuesdays on KRJB 106.5…
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HAWLEY, MN—Hawley Elementary School recently learned how last year’s students did on statewide tests. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says it’s good news.
ADA, MN—On Tuesday morning, the Norman County Board will hold a public hearing on establishing a county ordinance regarding the use of cannabis and cannabis derived products in public places. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall explains what the proposed ordinance would say. Tuesday’s public hearing will begin at 11am in the Commissioner’s Room at the…
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Minnesota US Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has introduced a bill that would stop the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a rule about minimum staffing for nursing home facilities. Her bill is called the Protecting Rural Seniors Access to Health Care Act. The 7th District Republican says “if the one size fits all staffing…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—The Library Club GFWC of Mahnomen is holding an open house Saturday afternoon at the Mahnomen County Helping Hand Food Shelf. Marge Fabre, a volunteer at the food shelf and GFWC member, talks about the open house. Helping Hand Food Shelf is run completely by volunteers and is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Fabre…
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