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The Norman County East School Board approved a resolution that authorizes the issuance of bonds from their May referendum. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more. Nudell says they are also looking for candidates to run for three open school board positions in the fall. Nudell also gave an administrative update that included…
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The Annual Mayport Summerfest celebration kicks off Wednesday, and runs through Saturday. Event organizer Ashley Freehauf highlights some of the events they have planned early in the week. Freehauf says the fun continues into the weekend with tons of activities that begin Friday, including a new event in the vendor show. A full schedule of…
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The Minnesota Legislative Session is over, and bonding funding has been decided, and many entities across greater Minnesota are frustrated with the Legislature over the lack of action. The Mahnomen County Commission is one of those groups after the Mahnomen Hospital Project was not selected for funding. Mahnomen County Commission Chair Darvin Schoenborn voiced his…
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Construction continues to progress at the Mahnomen School. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on how things are progressing in the remodel portion of the project. Bisek says things are also going well in the new addition portion of the project. R&J News will continue to provide updates on the Construction at the…
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There’s been lots of talk as of late about the Avian Flu and the impact it has on the poultry and cattle industry after outbreaks across the country. Many outside the agriculture industry aren’t aware of this growing problem and the impacts it can have. Ron Visser of Waukon Dairy explains what Avian Flu is…
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The Mahnomen County Breakfast on the Farm at Steinmetz Farm was on Saturday, and R&J’s Sean Bjerk was in attendance broadcasting from the event. Bjerk caught up with event host Jimmy Steinmetz after the event to talk about the event. Past discussions with Jimmy Steinmetz can be heard online at rjbroadcasting.com.
The Annual Gary Days Celebration continues into the weekend, and there’s still plenty of opportunities for people to have some fun. Engen says there will also be a Lions Club Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Sunday starting at 10:00 AM for a community member who is battling cancer. More information on Gary Days events can be…
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June is dairy month, but that’s not the only thing Waukon Dairy is celebrating this month. Ron Visser of Waukon Dairy says they will also be celebrating their 2 year anniversary on Wednesday, June 19. In those two years Waukon Dairy has also started a scholarship and internship program, and Visser tells us more about…
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The Ada Borup West School Board approved the retirement of longtime ABW Administrative Assistant Margaret Dosland on Tuesday. Dosland has been serving the ABW school for 25 years and has made a lasting impact on the district and community. ABW Superintendent Aaron Cook says she will be missed. ABW High School Principal Josh Carlson also…
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The Fertile Beltrami School Board approved their 2024/2025 Preliminary Budget at their meeting earlier this week. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke tells us more. Clark says the board approved some staff contracts and scheduling as well. Finally Clarke says the board also received a pair of staff resignations. The Fertile Beltrami School Board will meet…
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