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Norman County East School News – 12/4/2023

The latest news and announcements from the Norman County East School District.


December 5, 2023 0

Good Student Award – 12/2/2023

Listen back to the interviews with the Good Student Award Winners from Saturday, December 2 2023. Cambree Solheim from Climax-Shelly Public School and Luke Jalbert from Ada Borup West. Cambree Solheim Luke Jalbert


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Mayport Winterfest 

The Mayport Community Club will be holding their annual Winterfest celebration from December 7 through 9. Event organizer Cassie Braaten highlights some of the events that will be going on during their opening night on Thursday.  The fun continues into Friday afternoon with a full schedule of events for people of all ages.  For more…
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35th Annual Sox For Kids Benefit Auction 

The Hatton Men’s Club will be hosting this year’s 35th Annual Sox For Kids Benefit Auction on Saturday, December 9 starting at 6:00 in the Hatton Community Center. Benefit Representative Ben Cigelske highlights the event.  Cigelske also shared what their fundraising goal is and how much each individual child gets.  If you are interested in…
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Rydell and Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge Christmas Bird Count 

The Rydell and Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge welcomes you to attend the Annual Christmas Bird Count of Thursday, December 14. Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuge  Manager Gregg Knutsen tells us more about this bird watching event Even though a lot of Minnesota birds have migrated for the winter, Knutsen says there are still plenty…
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Minnesota DNR reminds ice fishers about ice safety 

As the Ice on Minnesota lakes and rivers continue to freeze over and ice fishers across the state start to take to the ice the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to stay on shore until there’s at least four inches of new, clear ice.  While 4 inches of new, clear ice is the…
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Ice Fishing Tips and Tricks 

The ice fishing season is here and that means fishermen of many ages and experience will be taking the ice to test their luck, and Minnesota DNR Area Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares some advice for those trying to get into the sport.  R&J News will share more ice fishing advice with Nathan Olson throughout…
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Moorhead Police Department Mourns the loss of one of their K9s 

The Moorhead Police Department is mourning the loss of their Police K9 Zeke. The Moorhead Police Department announced that  Zeke passed away unexpectedly over the weekend due to an acute medical emergency while at home. They say On Saturday, December 2, K9 Zeke was at home with his family when he began showing distress. Officer…
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Norman County East Make it and Take it 

The Norman County East School District is hosting a Make it and Take it workshop for their students and their families today from 5:00 to 6:45. Norman County East High School Principal Raina Askin explains what this program is and what people can expect.  Families and their children aged birth till 6th grade are invited…
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Mahnomen City Council Meets 

The City of Mahnomen met for their first of two December Council meetings tonight. The main discussion point of the meeting was a Sheriff’s Report with Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther recaps that discussion.  There was also a quick discussion on a couple of city winter events and programs coming…
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