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The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter is currently in the Twin Cities for the Annual Minnesota State FFA Convention, and over a dozen students will be competing and participating in different events and activities. Ada Borup West FFA member Jackson Reitmeier tells us what he’s competing in. On top of competing, some students will also…
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There’s approximately four weeks remaining in the Minnesota Legislative Session, which means that things are really starting to ramp up at the capital. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) says it’s a wild time of year to be a legislator in St Paul, and that lots of legislation is being discussed, and debated…
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Former Grand Forks Police Officer and Norman County West graduate Cody Holte was posthumously inducted into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame, during their annual induction ceremony in Fort Worth Texas on Friday, April 10. Cody’s father Bret Holte says it’s a big honor to see Cody inducted into the Hall of Fame, where…
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Coming up on Sunday Morning, the Crookston VFW alongside the Crookston Masonic Lodge will be holding their annual breakfast fundraiser for the Honor Flight of North Dakota & Minnesota. Bill Langlois of the Crookston VFW tells us more. Don Roberts of the Honor Flight of North Dakota & Minnesota says this fundraiser has always brought…
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Yesterday, R&J News told you about a facility study being done at the Bagley School District, which will help put together a database for needs at the Bagley School, so that they can utilize it for their long term planning. However, did you know that the study is looking at more than just the facility,…
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It’s going to be a busy day at the Mahnomen School on Monday, as multiple events will be happening throughout the day. Mahnomen ED-FI Coordinator Kayla Nelson says they will be holding their annual book fair next week, which will be open on Monday and Tuesday. Nelson says they will also be holding their ECFE…
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Registration for the Annual Ada Bike Rodeo has been sent home with Ada Borup West students, and parents are encouraged to get those registrations submitted as soon as possible. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us more. Traffic after school is starting to pick up in the student drop off and pick up…
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The Minnesota National Guard is made of Approximately 13,000 people, and recruiters are always looking to add to this number. Minnesota National Guard 1st Sergeant Lance Meyer says recruiters have been successful doing this, as recruitment numbers are high across the state. Meyer says the reason for enlisting varies from recruit to recruit. Meyer says…
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The Norman County Commission held their second meeting of April on Thursday morning, and received a presentation from the Minnesota DNR. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us what was presented during the meeting. Holl says the commission also received a report from the county’s assessor Marti Sip, regarding City and Township assessments. Under the…
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Norman County East will have representation at the Minnesota State FFA Convention in the Twin Cities next week, and for the first time in a while, a NCE Student will also be receiving a state degree. Norman County East Senior Will Woltjer explains what a state degree is, and why it’s a big deal for…
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