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Win-E-Mac’s Jessica Strom named recipient of Presidential Award for Excellence 

Win-E-Mac Math teacher Jessica Strom has been named as a recipient of a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, which is a prestigious award that recognizes K-12 teachers committed to engaging students in mathematics. R&J News had the opportunity to talk with Strom about the honor, but first she told us more…
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January 27, 2025 0

Veteran Affairs Expanding Access to GI Bill Benefits 

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced earlier this month that they will be expanding access to GI Bill benefits for those looking to further their education after their time in the military. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says with this expansion of access the VA is also extending the…
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January 27, 2025 0

City of Hillsboro to explore ideas for city wide electrical update project 

In 2024 the City of Hillsboro conducted a resident survey regarding the electrical infrastructure across town, and the city has kickstarted discussions to address the electrical needs across town. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more.  Eggermont also highlighted some priorities for the potential project, and some areas that are in need of an…
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January 27, 2025 0

Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Department concludes 5 year study 

The Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Department recently concluded a five year study as a way to come up with a plan on the kind of crimes they’d like to address in the coming years. Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Chief Ryan Solee tells us more about the study and violent crime trends over the past 5 years.  Solee also highlighted…
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January 25, 2025 0

City of Hillsboro hosts mayors meeting about stray dog problem

The City of Hillsboro is trying to get a grip on their stray dog problem, and on Monday they met with the other cities in Traill County to come up with a solution. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more.  Eggermont says the city is also excited to announce the hiring of a new…
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January 24, 2025 0

City of Hawley looking to adopt tobacco ordinance

The City of Hawley is looking to implement a tobacco ordinance, and discussions on what it would look like were held during the Hawley City Council meeting on Tuesday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us more.  Neuner says the reason the council wants to adopt their own ordinance is because of the Clay…
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January 24, 2025 0