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School is back in session at schools across the Red River Valley, and if you want to make sure your child is performing at their very best this year, there’s one simple thing you can do as a parent to help them. Kelsey Merkens of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says it’s important for students of all…
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The Minnesota State Fair 4H encampment season wrapped up earlier this week, and Mahnomen County was well represented. Rebekah Donner of Mahnomen County 4H says all of her 4Hers did a great job representing the county at this year’s State Fair. Donner also tells us what 4Hers had exhibited at the state fair this year. …
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A lot of progress on the TDS Event Center in Fertile has been made over the last year, but progress is currently at a standstill. Cody Coauette of the Fertile Events Group tells us what they have been working on as of late, and why progress is halted. Coauette says they are still seeking funds…
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Coming up later this fall, the 31st Annual Rydell Accessible Deer Hunt will be held at the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine. Heather Everon of the Options Interstate Resource Center tells us more about this opportunity. Everson says there are still spots in the hunt that are available, and that they are in need…
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Soil health is a concern for any farm operation, and one concern that’s continuing to grow across the region is soil compaction. During the KRJB Farm and Field Show, R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Gabe Okens of the Red Lake County Soil and Water District who says there are different practices you…
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Devices like E-Scooters and Bikes have become a very popular way for area youth to get around, but for students at the Ada Borup West School, they will need to find a different way to get to school. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says they will be prohibiting the use of these vehicles on campus. People…
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Budgeting season is officially underway for many local government agencies, and the Norman County Commission had their first budget meeting of the season. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us more. Holl says items like staff negotiations and staff benefits will have a big impact on this year’s budget. When it comes to other big…
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The Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation is teaming up with Operation Check Six to help introduce a new kind of veterans retreat that’s centered around music. Brad Dunham of the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation tells us more. Dunham says this retreat will give veterans the opportunity to tell their stories, and preserve them for future generations. …
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The Hillsboro Pool Committee has been hard at work the last year, putting plans together for a potential new pool, but now they need help from the Hillsboro Community. Committee representative Paul Geray says they are currently looking for public comments in the form of a survey.. As for their current plans with the pool,…
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The Mahnomen School welcomed students back to school yesterday, and one new thing students and parents will have to get used to is an updated cell phone policy. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon explains what their new policy states. Parents with questions about the new policy should contact the Mahnomen School District Office.