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Spring is right around the corner, the snow is starting to melt, which means that flood season is right around the corner, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is sharing some reminders for drivers when those flooding conditions come. Polk County Patrol Sgt. Ben Stout tells us more. While the temperatures have been getting warm…
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At their last meeting, the Bagley School Board agreed to move forward with a facility study. Bagley Superintendent Erich Heise tells us more about this study and the reasons they wanted to move forward with one. Heise says it will be awhile before the board is able to start reviewing data. You can listen to…
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After a lengthy process of finding a successor for longtime Superintendent Phil Jensen, the Hawley School District has put pen to paper, and have officially hired Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth as their new face of the district. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says he, and the rest of the district are excited to welcome…
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Bids will officially be awarded on March 17 for the Ada Public Works building project, and city officials are weighing their options when it comes to what all to include in the project. While the public works portion of the project is guaranteed, officials have the choice in whether they will include the Police Department…
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The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference will be hosting their annual Great Northern Regional Event next Thursday at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. . FIRST Robotics Regional Director Nicole Schossow tells us more about this event, and its uniqueness. As with any NMRC/FIRST Robotics Event, Schowssow says the event is free and open to the…
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Communication between schools and parents are very important, and the Mahnomen School District is asking that parents make sure they have up to date contact information, so that they could get a hold of you in an emergency. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson. Pederson also reminds parents that there’s no school on Monday. For the…
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Members of Minnesota Corn and Soybean in Northwest Minnesota will notice a new face hanging around, as Twin Valley native Mark Askelson has taken over as Minnesota Soybean County Representative for Northwest Minnesota. R&J News had the chase to catch up with Askelson, who says he’s excited for his new role. Askelson says he has…
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After having to reschedule last weekend due to cold temperatures, the Rydell Wildlife Refuge will be hosting their annual Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl this weekend, and temperatures are expected to be a lot warmer. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen gives us a preview of the event. Knutsen says they will have a limited number of…
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During their meeting earlier this week, Ada Community Member Nic Prothro met with the council to receive approval for the development of lots located outside of the City’s limits. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us more about the discussions, and why he was seeking the City’s approval. In other news, the Ada City Council approved…
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Affordability has been a major talking point in the Minnesota Legislature, and House Democrats officially announced their agenda to tackle affordability during the remainder of the legislative session. Representative Robert Bierman was the first to speak on the DFL’s affordability agenda, and he spoke on the need for reform in the Minnesota Healthcare System. Lowering…
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