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It’s been a busy couple weeks for the Mahnomen music program, as they just wrapped up their sub section solo contest. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson says that three Mahnomen Students received “Best of Day Performers” at sub sections. Pederson says Mahnomen will also be represented at the Jr High Honor Festival and MSUM Percussion…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board met on Wednesday. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says the board approved the school’s application for ADSIS, (Add-sis) which he tells us more about, Spaeth says the board also approved an overnight field trip, and spring coaching contracts. Earlier this month it was announced that Waubun Assistant Principal Dr Andrea Simon…
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Earlier this week R&J News shared some tips on how you should talk with youth about drugs and alcohol, as how you interact with youth can influence their choices for good and bad. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says one thing you should do when talking to youth about substances is to show…
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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session on Tuesday. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says the commission had lengthy discussions about some potential projects across town including an electrical project, and sewer project. Eggermont also gave an update on the Hillsboro Fire Hall project which is supposed to break ground soon. Eggermont says the…
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Winters in Minnesota and North Dakota can be harsh, and cars stranded in ditches are a common sight across the region. If you find yourself as one of the people stuck in the ditch, Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains what you should do immediately. There are some things you should do to…
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The school year is flying by at the Mahnomen School District, as it’s already time for parent teacher conferences. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Peterson tells us what parents need to know about conferences. For more information contact the Mahnomen Elementary or High School offices at 218-935-2581, or 218-935-2212.
This Saturday area performers will be performing for the annual “Give a Veteran a Lift” fundraiser at the Bagley High School Auditorium. Tim Johnson of the “Snowmen” tells us more about this special event, and what musical acts will be performing. Money raised from this event will go to the Clearwater County Veterans Transportation Fund,…
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Norman County East FFA will have representation on the Region 1 FFA officer team in 2025/2026 as Norman County East FFA Chapter President Katelyn Duray has been elected to serve an unannounced regional officer position. Duray tells us more about the position, and why she wanted to become a regional officer. Duray is currently serving…
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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 light agenda, and he gives us a recap of some of the items taken up by the board. With the Legislative Session in full swing, Cook says there was a lengthy discussion about what is happening…
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On January 1 new restrictions in charitable gaming e-tabs were put into effect due to their similarities to slot machines, and organizations are already feeling the effects. On Wednesday morning House Republicans held a press conference to announce their intentions of getting this new legislation reversed. Bill Author Rep. Bjorn Olson (R-Fairmont) tells us more…
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