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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approved a series of staff hirings at their board meeting last week. Superintendent Laurie Johnson says they have a lot of new staff who are joining the district this year. Johnson says the school board also had a discussion about their new teacher apprenticeship program, which is already seeing interest…
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The 2026/2027 School Year is just about here for those at the Ada-Borup-West Elementary School, but some major changes will be coming for parents/guardians when it comes to their Parentvue service. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett explains. Triplett says they will also be bringing back their Cougar Kickoff Days, which will be held on September 2…
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The Mahnomen School Board had discussions regarding the Mahnomen Elementary School roof at their meeting last week, as the roof is in need of some significant repairs. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon explains. Staffing is always a topic of discussions heading into a new school year, and Simon says the Mahnomen School is in a really…
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It’s a big week for the Red River Watershed Management Board,(RRWMB) as they will be celebrating their 50 Year Anniversary all week. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip told R&J News that they will be kicking off their celebration later today. Sip says the celebration will then take them all across the Red River Valley for…
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The Harvest season has officially arrived, and will continue over the next couple of months, and producers are encouraged to make sure they are prioritizing farm safety. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier says harvest is one of the most dangerous times for farmers, as the hours are long, and workload is heavy. Revier also shares…
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Budget planning season has arrived for area municipalities, and for the City of Ada, they will be looking to invest into their infrastructure next year. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the city will be taking a hard look at street and tree removal projects next year. Larson says Public Works will also be working…
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The Red River Watershed Managment Board received an update from US Congresswoman Michelle Fichbach this week, regarding the house Farm Bill. RRWMB Exective Director Rob Sip tells us more. Sip also had some positive news when it comes to funding the High School Riverwatch program. You can listen to the full interview with Rob Sip…
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E-Bikes and E-Scooters have been growing in popularity over the years, and the City of Ada is the latest city to join the trend of addressing safety concerns when it comes to the usage of these vehicles by local youth. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the city has been receiving a lot of calls…
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Progress is ramping up on the Hillsboro Electrical Project, as the project will be hitting a major milestone soon. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont told R&J News that bids for the project will be going out soon. In other city news, Eggermont says the summer pool season will be ending after a busy summer. As…
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The Win-E-Mac School Board approved a resolution regarding their Special Education Cooperative, during their meeting on Wednesday evening. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more. Cook says the board also approved a master agreement with their teacher’s union. The back to school season has arrived at Win-E-Mac, and Cook goes over their plans for the…
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