Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Hawley High School Seniors held Wisdom Retreat

Hawley, MN – For the first time since 2019, the Hawley High School Seniors were able to participate in a Wisdom Retreat.  High School Principal Kelly Anderson provides the details. The event was held in Hawley at the Hawley Lutheran Church.


April 21, 2023 0

City of Ada Public Works Department praised for Flood preparations

Ada, MN – The city of Ada’s flood protection worked about as well as it could during the first wave of the spring melt, and that is in large part because of the work of the Public Works Department staff, according to City of Ada Administrator Ashley Larson. The city will remain alert as the…
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April 19, 2023 0

Norman County East School April Board Meeting

Twin Valley, MN – The Norman County East School Board met on Monday April 17th and Superintendent Rob Nudell shared that the board accepted some resignations and approved hiring new staff for the fall 2023. Another item discussed was the snow days that were taken ahead of Easter, and the NCE Board decided that the…
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April 19, 2023 0

Hillsboro City Commission finalizes audit agreement

Hillsboro, ND – The Hillsboro City Commission met for their second monthly meeting of April on Monday night, and Commission President Levi Reese says they approved the City Audit with a bid from Eide Bailey, which when all is said and done, will get the city all caught up and back on track with operations…
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April 19, 2023 0

City of Twin Valley April Meeting

4-12-23 Twin Valley, MN – The City of Twin Valley City Council met for their April Meeting on Monday night and Mayor Michael Bolton spoke with R&J News following the meeting to recap some of the agenda items.  The biggest piece of the meeting was the updating of language for the chicken/poultry ordinance, after having…
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April 12, 2023 0

Traill, Steele County residents urged to be diligent about flood awareness

News Release – 4-11-2023 HILLSBORO – The Traill County and Steele County sheriff’s departments are urging arearesidents to prepare for potential spring flooding and increase their awareness of local flood-related conditions.Heavier-than-usual precipitation the past few months, combined with an upcoming stretch ofwarmer weather and possible precipitation, increase the odds of overland flooding and higherriver levels…
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April 11, 2023 0

Winter Storm and potential flooding concerns

4-4-23 Mahnomen, MN – The Mahnomen County snow clearing crew appears to have one more big clear coming with the Winter Storm that is beginning to bear down on the area.  Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl says their new plow, nicknamed “Lil Salty”, has had plenty of time on the roads this winter, and the…
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April 4, 2023 0

Ada Borup West FCCLA National Qualifiers

Ada, MN – Ada Borup West will have five teams advancing to National FCCLA Star Events and Conference this July in Denver. Results have been shared with us from Advisor Mikki Hennen. Parli Level 3- National Advancers (Carlie N, Morgan K, Lance K, Sam M, Izzy M) Parli Level 2- National Advancers (Morgan R, Julia…
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April 3, 2023 0

Hawley School Building Planning continues

Hawley, MN  –  The Hawley School building committee continues to meet as they prepare the remodel and additions following the passing of a referendum vote this fall.  Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson share information from the most recent meeting held on Thursday March 30th. R&J News will keep sharing information on the new building plans at…
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March 31, 2023 0

Hawley Elementary Musical

Hawley, MN – The Hawley Elementary students have been hard at work to produce their Musical, Mary Poppins Jr.  Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson provides the details for this weekends performances. Show times Friday night at 6pm and Saturday night 6pm.  Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students K-12. 5 and under are free. …
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March 16, 2023 0