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What’s on my Ballot Traill County: 

On today’s installment of “What’s on My Ballot” R&J News will be breaking down the elections taking place across Traill County this November.  Federal Elections: Presidential Election:  Kamala Harris & Tim Wlaz Democratic  Donald Trump & JD Vance Republican  Chase Oliver & Mike ter Maat Libertarian  U.S. Senator  Katrina Christiansen Democratic  Kevin Cramer Republican  U.S.…
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October 29, 2024 0

Dekko Center Project Update 

The Ada Dekko Center will have portions of the building shut down for the next couple months, as work continues to be done on the interior of the building. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen tells us more.  Eggen also gave an update of the work being done in the other parts of the building including…
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October 29, 2024 0

Trick or Treat on Main in Mayville

This Thursday the Mayport Community Club will be holding a Trick or Treat on Main event in downtown Mayville. Event Organizer  Meghan Hovde tells us more about the event.  The Trick or Treat on Main is running in conjunction with the Mayville Library Trunk or Treat, and people are encouraged to participate in both. For…
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October 29, 2024 0

Hawley School hosting school wide food drive

Students at the Hawley School District are holding their annual Food Drive starting today. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says all the proceeds from the food drive will go to REACH, and he encourages all students who are able to participate.  Progress on the School Construction Project continues to be made, but the project is…
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October 28, 2024 0

Dealing with Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder and Anxiety 

We’re approaching the time of year where the lack of sunlight and cold weather can have an effect on those who suffer from seasonal affectiveness disorder, and Traill District health is encouraging people to start taking steps to curb its effects. Brenda Stallman of Traill District health shares some things you can do to prepare.  …
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October 28, 2024 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks Fire Safety Reminders

October is National Fire Safety Month, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is sharing ways that you can help keep you and your family safe if a fire were to take place. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks says the most deadly aspect of a fire is the smoke, and she shares a simple, but…
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October 28, 2024 0

Norman County East Receives Shock & Awe Grant

Earlier this month R&J New Told you about a potential program the Norman County East (NCE) School would be instituting as a way to increase daily attendance at school.  NCE Principal Kelly Kalina gives an update on the program he’s calling No Miss November.  Halloween is also this week, Kalina says the students and staff…
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October 28, 2024 0

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board Meets

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board met in regular session on Wednesday night. During the meeting the board approved a pair of purchase orders for about $69,000 total. Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us what they were for.  Spaeth says the board also came to a memorandum of agreement with Jeff Axton, and he explains…
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October 26, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac School offering opportunities for students to canvas career options 

The Win-E-Mac school has put a focus on setting their students for the future when it comes to their post high school plans and opportunities. High School Principal Casey Reierson tells us more about some career exploration opportunities they’ve offered to students recently.  Reierson says they also have some plans coming to start a career…
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October 25, 2024 0

Fargo VA encouraging veterans to get screened for Respiratory Disease 

Its National Respiratory Therapy Week, and the Fargo VA is encouraging veterans to get screenings for Respiratory Disease. Fargo VA Respiratory Therapist Mindy Tarvestad explains what a respiratory disease is, and how they’re typically treated.  Veterans are also encouraged to monitor their health, and be vigilant of the signs of respiratory disease, and Tarvestad tells…
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October 25, 2024 0