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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board had their first reading of their 2026 school budget. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth is excited to say that they have no surprises in next year’s budget, and that they’re in a good spot financially. Spaeth said the board also approved next year’s school calendar, and he went over some changes,…
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The Fosston School Board approved the retirements of two longtime staff members at their meeting earlier this week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk tells us who’s retiring, and he also wishes them well in their next journey. Selk work is still being done on the school’s budget for next year, and he hopes to bring ideas…
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The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) was in St Paul earlier today (yesterday if used on Friday) to testify for funding that would be used for many water, and flood management projects across the Red River Valley, RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more. Speaking of needs, Sip explained how necessary the funding…
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Area High School Seniors are invited to apply for over 120 different scholarships through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. Foundation Philanthropy Officer Kelly Martinka tells us more about the kinds of scholarships they have available. Martinka also told us more about the application process, and how you can get started. For more information on scholarships, and…
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The 2025 planting season is fast approaching, and one topic that’s expected to be at the top of many producers’ minds will be water quality. Kelly Sharp of GK Technology talks more about the importance, and increased use of technology like drain tiles by area producers, and how they are helping maintain proper water quality. …
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The Win-E-Mac school board met in regular session on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says it was a quick meeting for the board, but they did act on some items. Cook says one of these items was the 2025-2026 school calendar, which was approved, without many major changes. Cook says the board also approved…
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Its national Poison Prevention week, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is spreading awareness on ways parents can help prevent poisonings from happening in their homes. One thing that many parents don’t know is that medications are considered poisons, and for that reason Safe Kids Grand Forks is reminding parents to make sure they are taking…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the International Sugarbeet Institute Crop Expo in Fargo yesterday, and had the chance to talk with Agriculture Lobbyist Jim Weisemeyer. Right now many farmers across America have questions on what’s happening, and expected to happen in Washington when it comes to agricultural legislation like the Farm Bill, and…
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Earlier this week, a group of Art Students from Hillsboro High School recently returned from an Arts Trip to Europe. Hillsboro Art Teacher Jamie Worden tells us more about the trip and how it went. Worden also shared some highlights of the trip. Worden said planning for their next trip has already begun, and she…
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