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Over the last couple school years students and staff at Hawley have had to adjust, as their school construction progressed. Hawley Superintendent Phil Jensen tells us more about Phase 1 of their construction project, which is nearing its end. Hawley is also in the midst of a new middle school building construction project, which Jensen…
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The City of Hillsboro is looking to do some extensive work on their city electrical system, and the City will be taking a big step forward in the project. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more. Eggermont also explained what the city hopes to accomplish with this project. Lastly Egremont wants residents to mark…
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Health emergencies can be a very stressful event for parents of children, and how you react to them can have major implications. This is especially true for accidental poisonings. Throughout this past week R&J News has been telling you about the different ways you can lower the chance of a poisoning in your home, with…
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After a slower winter season, North Dakota Game and Fish is gearing up for what’s expected to be a great spring for hunting and fishing. Game and Fish Warden Drew Johnson tells us what seasons are coming up soon. North Dakota also has a number of hunting seasons where you can only get a license…
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Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn has resigned from his position in the Minnesota Senate after being federally charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) said the resignation was received early Wednesday, and that the Senate was planning to expel him. Senator Johnson also explained why his caucus…
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Over the last couple years, the Mahnomen School has been undergoing a massive renovation, and the project remains on schedule for completion later this year. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek tells us where things are at in the project, and he also shares some reminders for people looking to visit the school this summer. For more…
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Weather plays a major role in agriculture across Northwest Minnesota, and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is looking to expand their weather services across the state. Stefan Bischof of the Minnesota Department of Ag Weather Network tells us more. Bischof says this project wouldn’t be possible, without their partnership with North Dakota based NDawn, and…
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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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