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Scott Jasmin & The Gracenotes performing at Aurora Center For the Arts

The Aurora Center For the Arts in Fosston invites you to the center this Friday for a very special performance as Scott Jasmin & The Gracenotes will be performing live. Abby Pearson of the Aurora Center For the Arts tells us more about the event and how you can get tickets.  Event performer Scott Jasmin…
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March 5, 2025 0

Naytahwaush Nightriders Snodeo Recap 

The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club held their annual Snodeo event this last weekend, and the event went by without a hitch. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Naytahwaush Nightriders tells us how the weekend’s festivities went.  Paul also shared some of the results of this weekend’s races.  The full interview with Steve “Carrot” Paul can be…
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March 5, 2025 0

Busy times for the Arts at Hillsboro School 

It’s a busy time for the Arts at the Hillsboro Schools as students will be traveling all over for different events and activities over the next week. Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler says a group of students will be traveling abroad for a special art trip.  Baesler says it’s also a busy couple weeks…
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March 5, 2025 0

City of Hillsboro Purchases land for Electrical Project 

The Hillsboro City Commission approved the purchase of land for their upcoming city electrical project at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about the purchase.  Eggermont also laid out an estimated timeline for the electrical project, which is expected to begin next year.  Lastly Eggermont highlighted other items…
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March 4, 2025 0

Free safeTALK trainings being offered across Northwest Minnesota 

Late last year R&J News told you about SAFE Talk Training that were being held across Northwest Minnesota thanks to the Northwest Minnesota Foundation and Eyes on the Horizon. After a break due to the busy holiday and winter season the program will resume on March 26 in Mahnomen, and registration is still open. safeTALK…
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March 4, 2025 0

NCE E-Sports sees success at state, NCE FFA holding FFA Week 

The Norman County East E-Sports team was at the Minnesota State E-Sports Competition in St Cloud this past weekend, and they brought home some hardware. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina gives us a recap of the weekend.  Kalina says it’s also a big week for Norman County East FFA, as they are having their…
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March 4, 2025 0

Minnesota DFL caucus pushes back against attempt to delay paid family medical leave law

Republicans in the Minnesota House of Representatives are attempting to put a one year delay on the Minnesota Paid Leave Law that was passed during the 2023 legislative session, and goes into effect on January 1 2026.  During a press conference on Monday, House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman made it clear that Democrats oppose any…
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March 4, 2025 0

Hawley Middle School Principal search update 

The Hawley School District is continuing its hiring process for a middle school principal, and the search recently hit a new milestone. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says the board and administration recently held interviews with job candidates.  Ellingson says the district also gave the opportunity for students to be involved in the interview process,…
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March 4, 2025 0

March is National Nutrition Month 

March is National Nutrition Month, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging everyone to adopt healthier diets. While all diets can be different for everyone, most healthy diets can be broken down on a 100 percent scale between the three main Macronutrients: carbs, proteins, and fats. To give you a better idea of how much…
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March 4, 2025 0