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Mahnomen School to host groundbreaking for Summer Construction Project 

During their most recent meeting on Monday night the Mahnomen School Board announced that they will be holding a groundbreaking on May 9 for their upcoming summer construction project. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek tells us more.  Bisek says the board also approved April 22 at 7:00 PM as a date for a federal programs public…
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April 10, 2024 0

Benedictine Foundation Ada Exquisite Tables Event is Friday 

The Benedictine Foundation Ada will be holding their Exquisite Tables Event on Friday, April 12 starting at 6:00 PM at the Legion Recreation Center in Halstad. Foundation Director Cassie Visser tells us more about this event.  Visser tells us more about the ceiling track project they are fundraising for and the impact these tracks would…
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April 10, 2024 0

Matti Adam and Seamus Duffy appointed to to Fill Ninth Judicial District Vacancies

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced the appointments of Matti Adam and Seamus Duffy as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District yesterday. Adam will be replacing the Honorable Darlene Rivera Spalla and Duffy will be replacing the Honorable Shari R. Schluchter. These seats will be chambered in Bemidji and Mahnomen.  Matti Adam is the…
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April 9, 2024 0

Sugarbeet spring Planting Season Approaching 

The spring sugar beet planting season is fast approaching and Vive Crop Protection Northern Technical Sales Agronomist David Reif shares some things producers should be cautious of when they start work in the fields.  Rhizoctonia and other diseases can also be a challenge and Reif shares some advice when it comes to dealing with them…
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April 9, 2024 0

Minnesota Senate Update 

Last week the Minnesota Senate saw many bills get shelved for the year after the committee deadline passed. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson explains what this deadline means for the senate moving forward.  For the full conversation with Senate Minority Leader Johnson go to the Kaleidoscope Program on rjbroadcasting.com.  


April 9, 2024 0

Substance Abuse Programs a major focus for White Earth RBC 

During their White Earth State of the Nation Address last week members of the White Earth Governing Body (RBC) highlighted substance abuse programs as a major focus for the tribe in 2024 and beyond. R&J News caught up with White Earth Secretary Treasurer Michael LaRoque who explained why this is an important topic for him,…
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April 9, 2024 0

Fosston Knowledge Bowl going to State Competition

After punching their ticket to the state competition last month the Fosston Knowledge Bowl team will be leaving for Brainerd on April 11 for the Class A State Championship. Those attending include Senior Christian Olson, and Sophomores Avery Hruby, Caleb Richardson, Lewis Johnson, and Micah Malmanger. The five share how it feels to be attending,…
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April 9, 2024 0

Ulen Hitterdal Musical Adds another show to schedule 

The Ulen Hitterdal Music Department has added another showing of Beauty and the Beast to its schedule. Director Rob Anderson says the community support has been huge and due to demand they have added another showtime.  R&J News also talked with cast members Alyssa Anderson and Brenna Olson who say the community support has been…
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April 9, 2024 0

Twin Valley City Council Meets 

The Twin Valley City Council held their monthly meeting Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton says one of the first things discussed by the council was the city sewer project which will be accepting bids later this week.  Bolton says the council also approved plans for a trail project near Heiberg Park that should…
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April 8, 2024 0