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Gun usage across Northwest Minnesota, and North East North Dakota is about to increase due to the fall hunting season, and people are reminded to make sure they’re doing their part in making sure their firearms are handled safely. Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy, and Firearm Instructor Matt Nikle reminds you to follow the four primary…
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Farmers across Norman County are eagerly waiting for the fall harvest, and crops still have a little ways to go before farmers can get in their fields. R&J News reporter Nick Revier caught up with Norman County Farmer Rebecca Sip to get an update on how area crops are looking, starting with the sugarbeet crop. …
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School is back in session at the Mahnomen School District, but this influx of traffic is not slowing the progress being made on the school’s construction project. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on the project. Bisek is also happy to announce that the school’s renovation project has been completed. For the latest…
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Like many school districts across Minnesota Ada Borup West is seeing the effects of the substitute teacher, and bus driver shortage. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook encourages community members who are interested in filling into these roles to reach out to him at the school. Earlier this week Ada Borup West Activities Director Kenley…
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After 52 days of waiting an arbitration panel has ruled in favor of Essentia Health in its ongoing dispute with the City of Fosston over the operation of the Fosston Hospital. This ruling means that Essentia will continue their management of the Fosston hospital and clinics. Fosston Mayor Jim Offerdahl gives a statement on the…
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The Ada City Council met Tuesday night. The council approved the preliminary levy with an eight percent increase. Ada Mayor John Hintz has details. The Ada City Council also received an update on the Ada Event Center from Administrator Ashley Larson. R & J Broadcasting, Inc.’s Jim Birkemeyer was at the meeting and has this…
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The Hillsboro School District wrapped up a successful Homecoming Week last week, and now students and staff will be settling down. High School Principal Terry Baesler says he and his staff are looking forward to a month of uninterrupted learning. Baesler says Hillsboro students will also be undergoing fall assessments in the coming week now…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier is at the Big Iron Farm Show in Fargo, and had the chance to talk with Brian Fuder of the Red River Retention Authority. Water of course plays a big role in agriculture and Fuder explains what the Retention Authority is and their role in our region’s agriculture. Water drainage…
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After a 16 year career of serving the School District, Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gave his retirement notice to the Mahnomen School Board at their meeting on Monday Night. Bisek says he is excited to start this new journey at the end of the school year, and says the board will start the process of…
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Farmers across the Red River Valley are approaching one of their busiest times of year in the fall harvest, and unfortunately this means that we are also approaching one of the most dangerous times for farmers. Emily Krekelberg with the University of Minnesota Farm Safety reminds farmers to take precaution this harvest. Roads across rural…
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