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The Honor Flight of ND/MN went on their latest trip to Washington DC last month, and one of the many local attendees was Hillsboro’s Wayne Dickhoff. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Dickhoff who says the trip gave him the opportunity to honor fallen veterans tied to his family. Dickhoff says the…
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It’s a week of exploration at the Ada Borup West School, as they will be celebrating their annual College and Career week. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson says the week is a great way for students to have some fun, also exploring their options after high school. For more news from the…
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The Norman County East Community recently received unfortunate news that one of their students is battling cancer, and in response the school is holding a fundraiser to help the family during this difficult time. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina explains. Link to the fundraiser: https://salomonstrong.itemorder.com/shop/home/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVIoctleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMVlHOWlMNmF3anpDT3Z3TmxzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEevtiBf7k4PXOkhEc_Ovs00lx4MiQTv1STZ8wy39jm_su0hEB0uPMP95TifMM_aem_AunNOlxdc4ZwcrXEwmx4KA
If you go out in public this time of year, you are almost guaranteed to see a pumpkin, whether it’s in the form of a jack’o lantern, halloween decoration, or food product. But how did the pumpkin become so synonymous with the fall season? R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier tells us more about the early…
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Earlier this week, R&J News told you about the pair of ballot measures residents of the Lake Park Audubon School District will be voting on, but how much of an impact would the passage of these two measures have on the district? R&J News asked Superintendent Randy Bergquist this question, and he said that it…
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The Mahnomen School Board approved a series of personnel items at their meeting earlier this week, but the district is still looking to fill some open positions. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon explains. Simon says they are also still in the midst of strategic planning, and that they are still in need of people to join…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board received a proposal on their multi use facility project at their meeting on Wednesday night. Superintendent Laurie Johnson tells us more about the proposal, and where things currently stand in the building project. Johnson says they also held a federal programs public hearing, which is something they hold every year. …
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Keeping children busy during the summertime can often be a difficult time for some families, and over the years the Lakes Area Yes Network has been helping families access summer programming in the communities of Detroit Lakes, Callaway, and White Earth. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Yes Network Program Director Mike…
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The Win-E-Mac School Board took action on their final levy at their monthly meeting on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more. Cook says the board also approved some staffing items including the hiring of some paraprofessionals. With the election just weeks away, and early voting currently underway, Cook also encouraged people to…
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With the Legislative Session set to begin in January, the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) will be seeking legislative funding from the state of Minnesota and North Dakota for a flood study. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more. Sip says the RRWMB is also continuing to consider funding the expansion of the…
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