Author: Kevin Kochmann

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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

Good Student Award 3-18-23

Female Good Student Award Greta Duesterman Fosston High School


April 7, 2023 0

Good Student Award 3-4-23

Male Good Student Award Winner Justin Courneya


April 7, 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