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It’s been a big year for economic development in Traill County, and this year’s Project of the Year recipient has been named. Jim Murphy of Traill County EDC tells us more about the business that will be taking home this year’s award, as well as what they did for a project. For more information on…
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November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, and homeowners, and renters are encouraged to take the proper steps in lowering the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning, especially as the risks increase once cold weather arrives. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us some things you can do to lower the risk of Carbon Monoxide…
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The Mahnomen-Waubun Thunderbirds Football team is playing in the Minnesota State Football Tournament today, and in response the Mahnomen School district has adjusted their school schedule for today. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson says the High School will be having an early out today, as well as a sendoff for the football team. In other…
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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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