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The Hawley School District will be holding a celebration next week to for Foster Grandparent Shirley Strand. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says the celebration is because Strand recently received a Volunteer of the Year award. In other Hawley school news, Ellingson also reminds parents that unlike a lot of other area schools, Hawley does…
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Competition season may be over for the music department at Ada Borup West, but their spring concert season has only just begun. Ada Borup West Choir Instructor Tanya Kemper tells us what Ada Borup West Music has coming up for concerts in the near future. Kemper says she’d really appreciate it if people came out…
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Volunteer Organization RSVP invites you to St Joseph Catholic Church in Ada next Thursday, as they will be holding a Meet and Greet. Jenniffer Manole of RSVP Crookston tells us more about the event. Manole also told us more about RSVP Crookston, and the kind of work they do in our area communities. If you…
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Minnesota offers many different opportunities to get outside, and do some hunting. One of the most popular seasons currently happening right now is the spring turkey season, which is a great opportunity for hunters of all experience levels. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us more. Baden also reminds residents about the upcoming bear…
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Biking season has arrived, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is reminding kids, and adults alike about the importance of bike safety Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks says one of the most important aspects of bike safety is choosing a bike that fits the rider. For those using a second hand bike, or using…
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Over the last year, R&J News has been reporting on the renovation work that has been going on at the Dekko Center in Ada. During this project, access to the center has been inconsistent, as different portions of the center have been shut down due to work being done. This has opened the eyes to…
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Spring is here, and homeowners across the Red River Valley will be starting their spring projects, and gardens. If you’re one of these people, Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric reminds you to make sure you call before you start digging. Houdek says there can be huge consequences if you decide to not call before…
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Construction continues to progress at the Mahnomen School District, and parents might notice more work being done with the start of spring. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on what’s currently happening with the project. Bisek also reminds the community that they have more projects scheduled to take place later this year, once…
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The Win-E-Mac School District is looking for applicants for a recently opened principal position. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says the school board approved the resignation of Casey Reierson at their meeting on Tuesday, and he wished Reierson well on his next journey. Cook says the board also approved a leave of absence for another staff…
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The Minnesota Legislature is currently on Passover Break, which means that the committee deadlines have passed. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) tells us what this means for the legislative session moving forward. Last week, R&J News told you about a series of DFL Sponsored Bills that aim to push back at the…
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