Local Radio
The City of Hillsboro is seeking feedback from its residents, and in order to do so, they are asking that they all take an online survey. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us how you can participate. Eggermont says the Hillsboro City Commission will be examining the results of the Survey once it closes later…
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Polk County Extension will be holding a free Land Rent Seminar next month, and registration is now open. Heather Dufault of Polk Extension tells us more about the class. For more information or to register for the seminar contact Polk County Extension at 218-563-2465 or go to extension.umn.edu/local/polk.
St Michaels School PTC will be hosting their annual Fall Festival of Crafts at the Mahnomen School on Saturday, and all are invited to come and check out all the local vendors. Event representative Bailey Francis tells us more about this event. Francis says this event does serve as a fundraiser for the St Michaels…
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Benedictine Living Community in Ada will have the opportunity to grant one of their residents the opportunity of a lifetime through their “Making Dreams Come True Program.” Cassie Visser of Benedictine Living Community – Ada tells us more. R&J News also had the chance to catch up with Ritchie Wright, to talk about the special…
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The National FFA Convention was last weekend, and the Hillsboro FFA Chapter had multiple students in attendance. Hillsboro FFA members Mackenzie Ptacek and Hadley Abentroth share some of their most memorable experiences from the trip. Ptacek and Abentroth also explain why they got involved in FFA. Finally, Ptacek explains why students should get involved in…
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Temperatures are continuing to get cooler across the region, and area veterans are reminded that there may be a grant that’s available to you, if you have issues with your heating system. Polk County veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more. Getting veterans and their families their benefits as quickly as possible is the…
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The Win-E-Mac School District was one of many referendums on the ballot this Tuesday, and voters have decided to approve a $800 per pupil operating referendum. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says he is very excited to see the community stand behind the school. Cook also explains what the passing of the referendum means for the…
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Raising a young child can be hard for any family, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health has resources available that can help you and your family. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health highlights some of the programs, and services that they offer to families with young children. Carlsrud says that another program that Norman-Mahnomen Public Health can…
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Essentia Health in Ada will be holding their annual Health Fair this week, and people are encouraged to stop bye and take advantage of their health labs. Angie Skyberg of Essentia Health tells us more. Skyberg says this health fair also offers a great opportunity for parents to schedule a well child exam for their…
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November has officially arrived, and the Kiwanis Food Shelf in Hillsboro is gearing up for another busy holiday season. Food shelf representative Rich Gehrke says they will be having a special Thanksgiving food program for families in need. Many area foodshelves have seen an increase in usage due to the partial suspension of the SNAP…
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