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Voters in the Hillsboro School District approved a referendum on Tuesday that will increase the district’s mill levy. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh tells us what this means for the Hillsboro School District. Dryburgh also shared a message to voters in response to the mass support of this referendum. Full interview with Jon Dryburgh:
The Hawley City Council had a lengthy discussion about a tobacco and cannabis ordinance at their meeting on Monday. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us more about the discussion, and what’s next in the ordinance adoption process. Neuner says the city council also had a discussion about the school resource officer position, which was…
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As cell phones become more ingrained in our everyday life, the amount of distracted driving cases continue to rise. The Ada Police Department is attempting to crack down on distracted driving through their Toward Zero Deaths campaign, so that our streets and roads stay safer for everyone. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more. …
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The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) held a special meeting in Ada on Tuesday, to have a discussion with Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach about Federal Funding for projects in the Red River Basin. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more about what they’re asking from the Federal Government. Sip also talked about some of…
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Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach was in Ada on Tuesday morning, to visit with the Red River Watershed Management Board, about federal funding for water projects across the Red River Basin. The current political environment in Washington DC is centering around federal spending cuts, and Congresswoman Fischbach tells us whether the RRWMB can expect to be considered…
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The Minnesota Legislature is back in session, after a week-long break for Passover, and the Senate GOP caucus is shifting their focus to balancing Minnesota’s state budget. One area that is a likely target for funding cuts this year is Healthcare, but Senate Democrats and Republicans have different ideas on what programs to cut. Senator…
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Late last week R&J News told you about the Norman County Commission hiring Twin Valley resident Jesse Keller to be the next CFO for Norman County, but who is Jesse Keller? R&J News caught up with Keller, who told us more about himself. Keller also told us what stands out to him most about Norman…
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U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is in Fargo this morning, for a roundtable with area ag producers and organizations. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Growers Association will be attending the roundtable, and he says it will be a great opportunity to have discussions about the Farm Bill. After a number of extensions due…
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Voters in the Hillsboro School District will be tasked with voting on whether or not the Hillsboro School District will be allowed to raise their Mill Levy, to help offset some shortfalls in the school’s budget. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh encourages residents to vote, and he shares a message to voters ahead of their big…
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The Norman County East School Board approved a series of new hires, and resignations at their board meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell fills us in on all the new staff assignments. Under new business, Nudell says the board approved some overnight trips, and the 2025/2026. Lastly, Nudell says the school…
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