Author: Kevin Kochmann

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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

FSA Hosting Beginning Farmers Meeting in Norman & Clay County

Ada, MN — Between the FSA, NRCS, SWCD, and other agencies, the alphabet soup of local agencies that have programs available assist farmers can be confusing, especially for beginning farmers that are new to the industry. To assist those beginning farmers, the Norman and Clay County Farm Service Agency and partner agencies will be hosting…
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March 15, 2023 0

Wild Rice Lutheran Church Hosting Traditional Irish Meal on St. Patrick’s Day

Flom, MN — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a delicious and traditional style Irish meal! The Wild Rice Lutheran Church will be hosting their 6th Annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser meal on Friday, March 17th from 5pm to 7pm at the Flom Hall. The meal will consist of Corned Beef, Cabbage, Mulligan Stew, and Biscuits,…
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March 15, 2023 0

Halstad Lions Present Snowfest this Saturday

Halstad, MN — Winter doesn’t want to seem to go away, so as they say “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!” That’s the premise behind the Halstad Lions Club’s Snowfest scheduled for this Saturday, March 18th. Snowfest includes a good mix of indoor and outdoor fun aimed at chasing away the extended winter blues.…
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March 15, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West School Board News & Notes from March 14th Meeting

Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday morning, March 14th where they discussed calendar updates, staffing items, and more. Because of the hazardous winter, the district has used up all their E-learning days, along with some additional snow days. Ada-Borup-West Superintendent Aaron Cook says the board approved adding…
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March 15, 2023 0

Applications Open for 4-H State Ambassador Program

Ada, MN — Applications are now open for Minnesota 4-Her’s looking to take their leadership to the next level through their State Ambassador program. Linda Houglum with Norman County 4-H talks more about the State Ambassador program and the leadership opportunities it provides. During the State Ambassador term, they participate in a variety of activities…
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March 14, 2023 0

TV Community Boosters Hosting St. Patrick’s Day Club Crawl this Friday

Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley Community Booster’s Club is inviting everyone to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with their first ever Club Crawl this Friday, March 17th. The Club Crawl is similar to that of a Pub Crawl, but with there only being two liquor establishments in town, they’ve enlisted a handful of community…
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March 14, 2023 0