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The Fertile City Council made an appointment to a vacant position on the Fertile City Council on Tuesday night during their regular meeting. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden explains why an appointment needed to be made, and who the appointee was. The City Council also approved to raise their 2024/2025 tax levy by 7%. Liden…
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With winter in full swing across Northwest Minnesota the Mahnomen School district is sharing some reminders for their parents. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson reminds parents about their bus loop rules, and their parent notification system. Pederson said parents should also mark their calendars for the school’s upcoming Christmas Concerts next week. For more news…
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The Annual Clearwater County Historical Society Festival of Trees event is now underway in Shevlin, and people are invited to come and check out the dozens of uniquely decorated trees. Event representative Tamara Edevold tells us more about the event. Despite it only being the 3rd annual Festival of Tree event, Edevold says they have…
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There will be a pair of Christmas events being held in the City of Mahnomen this Sunday. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says all are invited to attend, and she tells us more about the events. Again that’s Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Mahnomen Fire Hall, and 4:20 PM at the…
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Rydell and Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuges will be hosting their 10th Annual Christmas Bird Count on Thursday, December 19th, and they’re looking for volunteers to help out with the count. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen tells us more about the Bird Count and its significance. Knutsen also explained what they will be asking of participants,…
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The 2024 Prairie Grains Conference is coming up on December 11 and 12 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, and the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) will be in attendance. Rob Sip of RRWMB tells us more about the Conference, and what the Board has planned. During the Trade Show on day 2…
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The Twin Valley City Council approved their 2025 tax levy at their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton says there will be no changes in people’s city tax rates next year, and he explains why. Bolton says residents will be seeing a change in their garbage service after coming to a new…
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The 2024/2025 Ice Fishing season is underway as some fishermen are taking to lakes across Northwest Minnesota. Northwest Area Fisheries Supervisor for the Minnesota DNR Nathan Olson highlights some of the best lakes across the region for Ice Fishing this winter. If you do plan on fishing at South Twin however, Olson says you may…
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If you’ve ever driven around the City of Ada during the holiday season, one house that will be sure to catch your eye is the residence of Mike and Angie Nelson and their massive Christmas light display. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with the Nelsons and learn more about this Christmas Tradition.…
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The Norman County East School District will be holding their high school and elementary Christmas Concerts over the next couple of weeks. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina invites all community members to attend, and fills us in on the concert details. Kalina says students can now sign up at the school for the upcoming…
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