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The Fosston School hosted a very special guest for their Academic Awards Banquet on Monday evening, as 2016 graduate and aerospace engineer Kayton Lane was the keynote speaker. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Lane, who tells us more about her career, and education journey after high school. Lane says now is…
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The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council recently announced their annual Art Exhibit award winners, and multiple Ada Borup West students, and staff were among those who were recognized. Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Director Mara Hanel tells us more. Hanel also highlighted some of the other regional artists who received recognition. In other Arts Council news, Hanel…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board had a discussion regarding a potential substitute teaching service contract with Kelly Education at their meeting last week. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth explains. Spaeth says the board also approved a number of projects to be completed this summer. The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board also approved the first reading of their…
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The intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 200 in Ada has been a major talking point, as local officials have been trying to get the MN Department of Transportation to make changes to the intersection citing safety concerns. Unfortunately over the weekend, there was an accident at the intersection. R&J News’ Kevin Kochman talks with…
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The Dekko Community Center will have some amenities closed in the coming weeks after uncovering a previously unknown building issue. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen tells us more. Eggen also gave an update on swimming lessons, as there has been ample community interest in classes. People with questions about the Dekko Center and its amenities…
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The Fosston School Board approved a number of personnel items at their board meeting last week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk gives us the rundown of personnel moves approved by the board. Selk says he also gave an update on the Minnesota Legislative Session at the meeting. The Fosston School Board also approved an art trip…
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The Minnesota Legislative Session will be closing in under a month, but a lot of work still needs to be done, including a Bonding bill. Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip says their lobbyists have been hard at work at the capital, and he tells us what they’re hearing. Sip tells us…
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The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting an ATV Class for area youth next week, and registration is currently open. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has the details. People with questions about the ATV Safety Class, can go to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
Sugarbeet planting season is fast approaching, and area producers are being encouraged to finalize their weed management plans before the crop goes into the ground. Dr Tom Peters of NDSU Extension says it’s important to set a high bar in weed management, as things can quickly become issues. Peters also shares a reminder for producers…
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The East Polk Heritage Center will be opening for the season soon. Heritage Center Representative Bonnie Stewart says they will be opening on Memorial Day, and are in need of volunteers. The East Polk Heritage Center is also starting to ramp up their annual programs, and Stewart says the first event this will be holding…
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