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New Summer Programming at Waubun Ogema White Earth School

Summer is fast approaching, and the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School will be implementing new summer programming for students in the district. Program representative Dejah Anderson tells us about some of the changes being made to programming this summer.  Anderson also talked about some of the summer favorites that will be returning this year.  Anderson says Waubun-Ogema-White…
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April 21, 2025 0

Norman County Veterans Service Officer discusses changes having in Veterans Affairs

There’s a new administration in Washington DC, and this has come with sweeping changes in all areas of the federal government. One federal agency that has been getting some of the most coverage is the Department of Veterans Affairs, with opponents criticizing a lot of the moves the Trump Administration has made to the agency. …
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April 21, 2025 0

Burning restrictions still in place across Northwest Minnesota 

Burning Restrictions are in place across most of Minnesota, as there are increased risks of fires spreading due to the dry and windy weather conditions. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson encourages all area residents to follow these restrictions, as there can be major consequences if they’re ignored.  The Minnesota  fire danger and burning restrictions maps…
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April 21, 2025 0

Norman County Commission Update 

After a lengthy search for the open County CFO position, the Norman County Commission has approved the hiring of Twin Valley’s Jesse Keller. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson shares a couple of Keller’s traits that stood out during the hiring process.  During their meeting on Thursday, Jacobson said the Norman County Commission had a…
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April 19, 2025 0

City of Ada to start blight enforcement 

Spring is here, and the City of Ada is reminding city residents to make sure they are following the city’s blight rules, as blight enforcement has begun. Ada City Administrator tells us more about the city blight rules, and what can happen if you don’t comply with them.  People with questions about the blight rules…
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April 19, 2025 0

Norman County Commission chooses Jesse Keller to be next County CFO 

After a lengthy search to hire a new CFO for Norman County, the Norman County Commission has found their person for the job. Commission Chair Steve Jacobson gives us a recap of the hiring process, and tells us who will be replacing Dave Steen as he is retiring later this year.  R&J News will have…
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April 18, 2025 0

Off-Duty Norman County Sheriffs Deputy struck by car near Twin Valley 

An off-duty Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy has sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle near Twin Valley on Thursday night.  According to a release from the Norman County Sheriffs office, at approximately 10:55 PM the Norman County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of a male pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle near…
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April 18, 2025 0