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After Randy Bruer announced he would be retiring from his position as Win-E-Mac Superintendent back in February the Win-E-Mac school board has been in the process of hiring a new Superintendent for the 2024/2025 School year and beyond. School Board Chairman Jim Ferden gives an update on how the search has gone so far. Ferden…
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Like many schools across the region the Mahnomen School District gives students an opportunity to take part in a summer learning program. STEAM Camp organizer Mandi Okeson says one thing that makes her program unique, is the opportunity to give kids a more hands-on approach to learning in a more relaxed environment. While the registration…
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The Northwest Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #8 (NWMFOP) is now taking registrations for their 5K Run/Walk in Hawley on Saturday, June 8 during Rodeo Fest. Fawn Krosch of the NWMFOP shares more information on the Run/Walk and how you can get registered. Krosch also told us more about the Fraternal Order of Police…
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While often being known for its beautiful summer weather, Minnesota is also known for mosquitoes. NDSU Entomologist Dr Mark Boetel says he expects Summer of 2024 to be a harsh year for mosquitoes. Dr Boetel says there are things you can do to reduce mosquito habitats on your property. For the full conversation with Dr…
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Three weeks ago the Mahnomen School broke ground on their new school addition and progress has been made despite recent weather trends. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives an update on construction. The Mahnomen School construction project is scheduled to be finished by the fall of 2025.
Detroit Lakes Project 412 has announced their lineup for this year’s Trucks and Tunes summer concert series. Amy Stearn of Project 412 tells us more about this series and what people can expect. Stearn also highlighted some of the artists who will be performing throughout the summer including some that she’s looking forward to most. …
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Minnesota US House of Representative Candidate Steve Boyd will be in Ada on Friday night for a Town Hall Meeting at Sonrise Evangelical Free Church. Event representative Curt Jacobson tells us more. Again the Town Hall will take place at Sonrise Evangelical Church in Ada starting at 6:30 PM on Friday.
Frances Leir (Hello Nature) Pete Kappas (Ada Area Farmer) Dr Mark Boetel (NDSU Extension) Adam Sip (Bayer Crop Science) Greg Kettner (Mahnomen Area Farmer) Dave Symington (Cavalier ND Area Farmer)
Despite the belief of many, Minnesota small towns often have much to offer when it comes to activities, organizations, and events. R&J News is going to highlight what each of these individual towns have to offer throughout the summer starting with the City of Twin Valley. Twin Valley Community Club President Mark Askelson highlights some…
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National Trails Day is this Saturday and Chippewa National Forest is celebrating with a hiking event at Shingobee Hills Recreation Area near Walker. Chippewa National Forest Lead Trails Technician Scott Shipley tells us some of the things they have planned for Saturday. Shipley says there will also be other activities besides hiking. If you do…
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