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Heading into the 2025 legislative sessions, one issue that the Minnesota Legislature was tasked with was fixing Minnesota’s “Fraud Problem”, after scandals like the Feeding or Future Scam stole millions from Minnesota tax payers. In response the Minnesota House started the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee to come up with solutions…
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Last month, R&J News told you about the Norman County One Fund Drive raising over $39,000 for non profits across Norman County, with help from Gary Cares. However, since then a lot has changed. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares tells us more. Bennefeld also took time to thank everyone who made the One Fund Drive…
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The Hillsboro School District will be continuing one of its longest standing senior traditions today, as they will be holding their 67th annual Book Awards. Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler tells us more about this unique tradition. Baesler also reminds people about some important upcoming dates, including an early out on Thursday. Baesler was…
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The Hillsboro City Commission had a discussion about a potential street project at their Commission meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about the discussion had, and project. Eggermont says the commission also had discussions about a fencing project at the City Lagoon. During commissioner reports Eggermont says commission President…
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May has arrived, and that means that it’s just about time for the Annual Ada Bike Rodeo. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health gives us a preview of the event, and what they have planned. Myers says they are still looking for volunteers, and she explains what being a volunteer would entail, and how…
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The Minnesota Fishing Opener is on Saturday, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is expecting over a half million people to participate on Minnesota’s many lakes and rivers. Northwest Minnesota Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson expects that this will be one of the nicest openers in state history. For many, this opener might be…
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The Norman County East School will be continuing one of its longest standing traditions this week, as they will be holding their annual “Be Kind Day” this Wednesday. Norman County East Art Teacher Chris Ward tells us more. Ward also explains why the school thinks it’s important for students to participate in a day like…
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Earlier this month, an Ethics Complaint was brought forward against Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion (R-North Minneapolis) in regards to an alleged conflict of interest involving a former business client of his. On Monday the Senate Rules and Administration’s Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct had a hearing to hear testimony from both Champion, and his…
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There will be a lot of projects being worked on across the City of Mahnomen this month, as the Mahnomen City Council approved a number of different street, and miscellaneous projects. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. Guenther says the council also approved the demolition of a building. Guenther tells us the reason…
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It’s an exciting week for the students at Ada Borup West Elementary this week, as they will be holding their annual spring concert. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us more. Triplett says sign ups for the Summer Enrichment program are now open as well, and she tells us what the school has…
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