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It’s Public Health Week, and Public Health Organizations across the country are celebrating by promoting the work they do in their local communities. Sarah Kjono of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says the ultimate mission of Public Health is to help fill in healthcare gaps in the communities they serve, and they do this by working with…
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Coming up this weekend, Ogema Native and local music star Cathy Erickson will be inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in New Ulm. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Erickson, who said she was shocked when she found out she was going to be inducted. Erickson shares more about herself,…
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The Ada Borup West School Board approved a pair of hirings at their meeting on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more about their hires, which includes their Ag Education position. Cook says they were fortunate to get a lot of interested candidates in both positions. As for other items from…
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The Ada Borup West Science Department had the opportunity to work alongside the University of Alabama Huntsville in a weather experiment on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Science Teacher Elizabeth Cakebread tells us more. Abigail Herrin from the University of Alabama Huntsville tells us more about the experiment itself, and what kind of data they…
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Cell phone policies have been a major topic of discussion at schools across Minnesota, and the Ada Borup West School Board is the most recent school district to take action on their policy. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more about their Tuesday morning cell phone policy discussions, and how the board decided…
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With the Middle School construction project nearing completion, the Hawley School District has shifted a lot of their focus to staffing, especially as the school year comes closer and closer to completion. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson. Ellingson says staff observations and evaluations have been another way they’re gearing up for the opening of the…
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You’re invited to the Norman County Fairgrounds this weekend, for the Annual Norman County 4H Share the Fun Event. Norman County 4H Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us more about the event. Now’s a great time for area youth to get involved with their local 4H chapter, and Houglum explains how your son or daughter…
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In a time where social media has become ingrained in our society, combat against misinformation in agriculture continues to be a major priority for those in agriculture. That’s where people like Ag Advocate & Social Media Influencer Michelle Miller aka “Farm Babe” come into play. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier recently had the opportunity to…
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Did you know that bowling has become one of the biggest youth sports in Norman County when looking at participating numbers? Norman County Bowling Coach Jesse Keller says he now has over thirty Norman County Students participating in youth leagues each week, and that number continues to grow. Keller says Norman County isn’t the only…
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It’s Public Health week, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is celebrating by promoting, and celebrating the work and services they offer in our communities. Sarah Kjono of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health talks more about Public Health Week, and the ways it has changed over the years. Kjono says Public Health offices have a huge impact in everyday…
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