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Much of Northwest Minnesota is in a spring burning restriction, and the Minnesota DNR is reminding residents to do their part in preventing wildfires. Darren Bundy of the Minnesota DNR Forestry Division tells us more about Minnesota Spring Burning restrictions, and why its needed. While brush burning is the most common source of wildfires, Bundy…
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The Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota will be adding a fifth trip to their schedule in 2026, with the hope of giving more veterans a chance to go on a trip of a lifetime. Honor Flight Representative Don Roberts tells us more. Crookston VFW member and Honor Flight Attendee Bill Langlois (Lang-loy) tells…
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The Norman County Commission met in regular secession earlier this week, and a longtime commissioner announced their intention to not seek re-election this year. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us more. Holl says the commission also had an update on an upcoming road project, which will be paved using recycled materials. Also at Tuesday’s…
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The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board had discussions about enrollment and their Titan Town Summer Program during their meeting Wednesday night. Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more. Flaten says the school board also approved the hiring and resignation of some staff members, which means that they are looking to fill some positions. Flaten says the school…
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The Ulen-Hitterdal Theatre Department will be presenting their rendition of the Disney classic “Newsies” next week, and tickets are available, but going fast. Musical Director Rob Anderson tells us more about their upcoming production, and his cast. Alongside the two leads, Anderson says in total he has around fifty students who are part of this…
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The Ada City Council made the decision to appoint Jeff Peacock to their open seat on the ADa City Council, after the resignation of Eric Ness earlier this year. R&J News recently had the chance to catch up with Peacock, who tells us more about himself, and why he wanted to get involved with the…
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Coming up this Sunday, R&J Broadcasting Inc alongside Jacobson Body Shop – Solway will be hosting their annual Good Student Award Banquet at the Ada Borup West School. R&J’s Dawson Pederson said this is the 3rd year of the banquet, and they, alongside Jacobson Body Shop, love the chance to promote students across the area. …
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Earlier this year, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released his proposed budget, which included another sizable cut to special education funding within the State of Minnesota, and School Districts across the state are pushing back against these cuts. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook talks more about these proposed cuts, and the impact it could have…
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Coming up on Monday, SAFE Kids Grand Forks will be hosting a Kids Don’t Float Water Safety Class. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks explains what this program is, and its importance when it comes to youth water safety. For more information about the Kids Don’t Float Water Safety Class Contact Safe Kids Grand…
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It’s going to be a busy day for Members of the Hillsboro music department today. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says they will have students out of town today at a Large Group Contest in Mayville. Theis says the Hillsboro Speech Program will also be competing this week in the regional speech competition. Theis…
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