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Earlier this week, R&J News told you about the FEMA grants that the Twin Valley and Gary Fire Fire Departments received for turnout gear, but did you know that the Twin Valley Fire Department has also recently received other grants for a number of items? Twin Valley Fire Chief Pete Pazdernik explains. In total, the…
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The World Dairy Expo is now underway in Madison Wisconsin, and Waukon Dairy’s Ron Visser is one of the many in the dairy industry who is attending. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Visser, who tells us more about the expo. Visser says one thing he’s looking forward to is the opportunity…
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The Mahnomen School Board approved a number of personnel items at their board meeting on Monday night. Superintendent Andrea Simon says this included the resignation, and hiring of some staff members. Simon says the district is also looking for community members to get involved with their Core Planning Team, which she tells us more about. …
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The City of Mahnomen is currently seeking applications from homeowners for their Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guether tells us more about this new program. If this sounds like something that could be a benefit to you, Guenther explains how you can apply. For more information on the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program,…
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There’s a new face at the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, as Omar Longoria was recently hired as their newest deputy. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Deputy Longoria, who tells us more about himself. Longoria also tells us about his background in law enforcement, and what drew him back to the area. …
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The Ada Borup West School held a school wide evacuation drill on Wednesday morning, as a way to address school safety through their ALICE Program. High School Principal Josh Carlson said the drill went very well. While the drill went well, Carlson says they will now be looking at ways to improve their evacuation process. …
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The Hawley School Board approved their 2027 preliminary levy at their meeting on Monday evening. Hawley Superintendent Jordan Spaeth shares more details. Spaeth says the Hawley School District is sitting in a good spot financially. For more information from the Hawley School District, tune into the Hawley School News on Thursdays at 1:15 PM on…
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If you’re looking to break a sweat, or get active, the Dekko Center in Ada is the place for you, as they offer a number of weekly and monthly events that you can take advantage of by just being a member. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen gives us a rundown of their programming schedule. With…
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The Honor Flight of ND/MN held their most recent flight out to Washington DC last weekend, and one of the many area attendees was Ada’s very own Doug Peterson. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Peterson who shares his overall thoughts on the trip. Peterson says one of the highlights for him…
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The Mahnomen School Board met for their monthly meeting on Monday night and addressed a number of items including their ALC Report and proposed 2027 Levy. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us what was discussed and approved. Simon says the board also took action on a donation from Enbridge, which has been a topic of…
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