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The Norman County East School Board approved a new mission statement at their meeting on Monday evening. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more. Nudell says the board also approved some new hirings, but there’s still positions to fill. Crews continue to work on the ongoing building project, and Nudell gave a shout…
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Congress hasn’t passed a Farm Bill since 2018 , and producers across the region are eagerly waiting for a new one. The question however is, will congress be able to reach a new deal? Ag Country Farm Credit Services VP of Legislative and Public Affairs Andy Martin tells us what’s been done, and what still…
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The Ada Borup West School will be inducting four individuals and a team into the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame on Saturday. One of the people that will be inducted as a part of the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame class of 2025 will be former Ada Superintendent Tom Hanson. R&J News had…
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and area organizations are promoting the different suicide prevention services available to area entities and organizations. Brenna Olson of Polk County Public Health tells us more about what’s available through her at public health. Olson says if you need more information about resources available to you, don’t be afraid…
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You’re invited out to Itasca State Park this week, for a fun filled week of programs and events. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into what they have going on at the park this week. Then this weekend, Cox says they’ll have a very special guest at the park to…
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The Gary City Council addressed a number of different needs at their meeting last week. Gary Mayor Buck Engen says one of the needs was for their new lift station, as they have been dealing with some problems. Engen says the city recently had a meeting with a survey crew, as they are now looking…
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The mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis has caused many schools across the state to take a look at the safety precautions they have in place. The Ulen Hitterdal School District recently went through a building project that included a new safe and secure entrance, which Superintendent Dustin Flaten says he is very…
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It’s Homecoming Week at the Norman County East School District. NCE Principal Kelly Kalina tells us how they will be celebrating Homecoming this week, as some things have had to change due to the ongoing school construction project. You can hear more updates from the Norman County East School District during the Norman County East…
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The Fertile Beltrami School Board approved their proposed levy at their meeting last week. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke tells us what the levy was set at, and what it means for taxpayers in the district. Clarke says the board also approved a number of staffing updates, including assignment changes, new hirings, and resignations. He…
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It’s See Tracks? Think Train Week, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is raising awareness about the importance of rail safety. Polk County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Mike Norland tells us more. You Can learn more about See Tracks? Think Train Week by going to the campaigns webpage on the Operation Lifesaver website at oli.org.