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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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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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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.
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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HALSTAD, MN—Some time around Labor Day, someone visited the Landmark in Halstad—even though it was closed. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says the incident has been reported to the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, but no word if there has been an arrest. Johnson also had some good news about the Landmark from Monday’s Halstad City Council…
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The Ada-Borup-West School Board held its September meeting Tuesday morning. Superintendent Aaron Cook says the new school year is off to a good start. Cook also says enrollment is up from a year ago. K-through-12 enrollment at Ada-Borup-West is 637, compared to 628 last year. Plus, there’s another 37 in preschool and 24 in early…
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Beaulieu has its annual fall dinner and bazaar this coming Sunday. Pastor Dave Super has details. Pastor Dave says food isn’t the only thing on the menu Sunday. Cost of the roast beef dinner is $12 for adults and take-out, $6 for kids 12 and under, and pre-schoolers can eat…
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