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Semester two is in full swing at the Hillsboro School, and the district will be holding their first Parent Teacher Conferences of 2026. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says Parent Teacher Conferences will be held next Tuesday, and she encourages all parents to attend. Parents with questions about Parent Teacher Conferences should contact the…
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If you live in Norman, Clay or Polk County, there’s a chance that you will be receiving a mailer from the West Central Regional Water District over the coming weeks. West Central Regional Water District Chair Lucas Spaeth tells us more about this mailer, and what it’s for. Spaeth says they are also sending out…
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There’s a new face at the Norman County Courthouse as former Ada Resident, and Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl has officially started his new position as Norman County Coordinator. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Holl, who says he’s starting to get situated, and is very excited about this new opportunity. As…
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The Norman County East School Board got some good news about student academic performance at their meeting on Tuesday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell is happy to report that student failure rates have declined massively. Nudell says the board also took action on a number of other miscellaneous items including school policies, and…
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The Twin Valley City Council approved an agreement with the Gary Rescue during their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton explains the reasoning for the agreement, and how it will affect rescue services in Twin Valley. Bolton says the council also had discussions about the city’s frozen water line policy. Bolton also…
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Polk County Veterans Services will be participating in Veterans Day on the Hill again this year. Despite the event being a few months out, Polk County Veterans Services is asking that you get signed up early. Polk County VSO Kurt Ellefson tells us more. Ellefson says one of the main things they will be lobbying…
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The Naytahwaush Community Council has been teaming up with the Fosston Theatre as a way to get more families going out to the movies. Sheri Snetsinger of the Naytahwaush Community Council tells us more about their new partnership with the Fosston Theatre. Snetsinger says this program is also a great way for area families to…
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Erskine based non-profit Grace and Grit is gearing up for their third Giving Hearts Day this Thursday, which means that they’re currently accepting donations. Cheryl Byrne of Grace and Grit explains who they are, and the type of services they offer. To give you a better understanding of their services, Byrne tells us more about…
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The US Cattle Market is in a very strange state right now, as it’s both strong yet fragile. This is due to the prices being high, but the herd strength is also very low. Ag Country Farm Credit Services Senior Vice President Marshall Hansen tells us how the current state of the cattle industry positions…
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It’s a holiday weekend this week, and Itasca State Park will be holding a number of events and programs throughout the week. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says their programming kicks off this Thursday with a children’s snowshoeing program. As for Valentine’s Day weekend, Cox says they will be holding a pair of…
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