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The Mahnomen School Board had further discussions about substitute teacher staffing, and whether to contract for more substitute teachers at their meeting earlier this week. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us more. Simon says the board also set a date for their Federal Programs and Impact Aid Spring hearing. The Mahnomen School Board also adopted…
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The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter returned from the Minnesota State FFA Convention on Tuesday. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says this year’s convention went really well, and she shares some highlights from the event. Ada Borup West had close to a dozen students compete in competitions as well, and Savage says her…
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ULEN, MN—Quite a few people will be absent from the Ulen-Hitterdal School on Friday. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson says some students will be involved in a competition. Thompson says the school’s math teachers will also be out of the building on Friday. You can hear the latest Ulen-Hitterdal School News Monday afternoons at…
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FERTILE, MN—Students at Fertile-Beltrami are gearing up for prom this Saturday. Mimi Iverson talks about this year’s theme. Breezy Iverson, another Fertile-Beltrami student, says Saturday is going to be a busy day. You can hear the latest news from the Fertile-Beltrami School Tuesday mornings at 10:30 on Gold 101.5 FM KRJM.
The Fosston School will be well represented at the Minnesota State Speech Competition this week, as six students will be representing the Greyhounds. Fosston Speech Advisor Margarete Rue says they’ve had a very successful and record breaking year for the program. R&J’s Tom Lano talks with some of the state participants ahead of the competition. …
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FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami students Mimi Iverson, Miah Erickson and Breezy Iverson talk about this Saturday’s Prom.
The Littlefork–Big Falls Vikings fell 15–5 to Kelliher/Northome at home, despite out-hitting the Mustangs nine to seven.Offensively, Dayne Larson, Emmett Erickson, Jax Sullivan, and Cade Otteman each collected two hits, helping the Vikings put together a solid nine-hit effort.Kelliher/Northome broke the game open in the fourth inning with a nine-run surge that proved to be…
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A new regional effort is taking shape to strengthen growth and opportunity across Northeast Minnesota.Leaders say the initiative—guided by the Aspen Institute “Thrive Rural Framework” and in partnership with Northspan Group—is moving from research into action.After a year of study and community listening sessions, organizers have identified seven key focus areas, including housing, leadership development,…
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