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The Mahnomen School Board had discussions about their summer programming at their meeting earlier this week. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says they will be making no major changes to the program, but are always looking for ways to improve. Like many area school districts, the Mahnomen School District is dealing with a shortage of substitute…
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Every year, the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) gives out three awards to recognize artists and arts advocates who stand out in terms of artistry or volunteerism, and this year’s winners have been announced. NWMAC Director Mara Hanel tells us who will be taking home their Northwest Artist of the Year for Visual Art. Hanel…
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The Minnesota State FCCLA Convention is coming up this weekend, and Ada Borup West will be well represented this weekend. Ada Borup West FCCLA Advisor Miki Hennen previews this year’s state convention, which over 30 students will be attending. Hennen says the state convention also gives the opportunity for students to qualify for Nationals, which…
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Benedictine Living Community – Ada was recently chosen as the winner of the LeadingAge Minnesota Photo Contest for a photo that was taken at their National Grandparents Day celebration last year. Morgan Hviding of Benedictine Living Community in Ada tells us more. Hviding says the photo is a perfect representation of their mission at Benedictine…
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The Fosston School District will have a new face leading the district next school year, as Superintendent Todd Selk has accepted the superintendent position at another Polk County School. Selk made the announcement on KKCQ 96.7 FM earlier this morning. Selk says this move back to Crookston brings his career full circle, and he’s looking…
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It’s a very busy week for students at Hillsboro High School this week. Not only is it state assessment testing week at the school, but spring activities are also starting to ramp up. Hillsboro High School Principal Carley Theis says many students will be out of the building on Friday, and the ones who are…
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The 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session is in full swing, and the Red River Watershed Management Board is keeping a close eye on legislation potentially coming out of St Paul. Red River Watershed Management Board Director Rob Sip says of the 2,000 bills implemented during the session, they’ve flagged about 50 of them. Sip says out…
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Easter is fast approaching, and the Lengby Improvement Club is encouraging area residents to mark April 4 on their calendar, as that is the date for their Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Club representative Kayla Heller gives us a sneak peek into this year’s event. Again, that will take place on Saturday, April 4 beginning at…
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The Ada Borup West FCCLA Chapter will have over thirty students attending the Minnesota State FCCLA Convention this weekend. Ad Borup West FCCLA Member Kadence Thom says she is one of the many students at Ada Borup West that will be participating in Parliamentary Procedure. Thom says she’s really excited about being able to attend…
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Earlier this year Clearwater County Sheriff Darrin Halverson announced that he would be retiring at the end of the year, and Bagley Police Chief Adam Gunderson has thrown his hat into the ring as a candidate for the position. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Gunderson, who tells us more about himself,…
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