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Did you know that there’s a treaty between the United States and Canada over water management in the Red River Valley that goes back over a century? Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more about the partnership they have with Canada when it comes to the management of the Red…
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The Firefly Center For the Arts will be hosting a book launch for a local artist on Wednesday, and the community is invited to come and celebrate. Firefly Center Executive Director Heidi Danos says the boom being launched was one that she actually wrote. Danos says the Firefly Center will be holding more events throughout…
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After years of fundraising, the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) is hoping to open their new facility at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds this summer. NMRC Representative Jesse Frost tells us more about this facility, and how it will be used by NMRC teams across the state. Frost also highlights some other events the NMRC has…
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Highway Department storage was a major talking point at the Norman County Commission meeting last week. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us what was discussed and what the commission decided to do. Holl says the commission also approved a number of tech updates. Holl says the commission also discussed a number of staffing items,…
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If you’ve checked your mail the last couple of days you may have received a mailer from the Clay County Auditor-Treasurer office in regards to a pair of hearings involving the West Central Regional Water District. West Central Regional Water District Chair Lucas Spaeth explains what these mailers are for. Spaeth says there’s also information…
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The State of Minnesota is celebrating the 75th Anniversary of their State Wildlife Management Area program this year. Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor with the Minnesota DNR Rob Baden says while it may often be taken for granted, the State Wildlife Management Area program is a valuable resource to Minnesotans statewide. You can learn more about…
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After being closed all winter due to their ongoing construction project, the Norman County Historical Society will be looking to kick off summer with a bang, and celebrate their new building all summer long, with a plethora of events and activities. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society gives us a preview of what…
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Coming up later this week, the Hawley Elementary School will be performing their rendition of “Seussical Jr”. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they had to do things a little differently this year due to the plethora of students who wanted to participate in this year’s musical. Ellingson says the influx of students interested in…
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Earlier this year R&J News told you about an expansion project the Moorhead American Legion was looking at doing, and after months of discussion, the project will be moving in a different direction. Moorhead Legion Commander Scott Moen Explains. If you’re not already, Moen encourages all area veterans and community members to get involved with…
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Did you know that the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office has a reserve program made up of community volunteers? Clearwater County Chief Deputy Vern Wittenberg tells us more about this valuable community resource, and the type of work they do in the community. Coming up in April, the Sheriff’s Reserve will be holding a pancake breakfast…
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