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March is Nutrition Month, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging people to live a nutritious life, and adopt a healthy diet.Many people when they hear the word nutrition often think of things like caloric intake, but hydration is also a very important aspect of a nutritious lifestyle. Kristi Rott of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health tells us…
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It was a busy day for the Ada Borup West Choir Department on Tuesday, as they competed in the Sub-Section 30 Ensemble Contest in Waubun. Ada Borup West Choir Teacher Tanya Kemper says her students did an excellent job and represented Ada Borup West well. Kemper says Ada Borup West is excited to be hosting…
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With winter just about over, deer hunters across Minnesota are looking at the potential impact that our winter weather had on the deer population. Northwest Minnesota Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says it was another mild winter, which means that you may see an increased amount of deer on the Minnesota landscape. Baden says this low…
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The Mahnomen Band & Choir Department competed in the Sub-Section 30 Music ensemble contest at Waubun earlier this week, and the students showed out. Mahnomen Music Teacher Jill Bisek says her students saw a lot of success at this year’s competition including a “best of day” award. Bisek says the music will not stop, as…
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Living in rural Minnesota has its benefits, but for many people in the region getting to and from medical appointments can often be a struggle, especially for seniors. However, did you know that the Tri Valley Opportunity Council has a program that can help transport you to your appointment if needed? Tri-Valley RTC Program Manager…
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Fall may be a long way away, but the folks over at Hometown HOPE in Hendrum are already starting to plan for fall so that they’re ready for one of their busiest times of the year. Hometown HOPE Executive Director Kristi Beyl is excited to announce that they are partnering with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health to…
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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday, that they are welcoming a new K9 to the department, after receiving a donation from Mac McDonough. The new K9 named Bo will be partnered with Deputy Titan Engen, and the two will be leaving for training very soon. R&J News’ Tom Lano talks with Deputy Engen…
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Winter sports may be over at the Hillsboro School District, but students are still keeping themselves busy. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh says student organizations like speech and music are seeing a lot of success, while also gearing up for their regional and state competitions. In other school news, Dryburgh says that the Hillsboro School Board…
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Coming up on Saturday, dozens of alumni from the Bagley/Fosston Hockey Program will be getting together for their annual Alumni Hockey game, and all are invited to come out and support the Bagley/Fosston Hockey Program. Event representatives Mike Weidin and Justin Marquis tell us more about the event. Weidein and Marquis say the event is…
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Coming up next week, Ada Borup West Students will be holding their annual school wide Pennies for Patients fundraiser. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson says students are very excited for everything they have planned next week, and he explains how the fundraiser will work. For news and announcements from the Ada Borup…
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