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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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You’ll be able to turn food scraps into compost thanks to a new organics recycling program in Norman, Mahnomen, Polk and Clearwater Counties. Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson tells us how the idea came about. All you have to do to take part in this recycling program is pick up a green bag…
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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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Friday, March 6th at 2pm, the ABLE Games come to Hillsboro Public School for the first time. The ABLE Games are run by TNT Kids Fitness and Gymnastics in Fargo and provide a platform for athletes with disabilities to compete and pair with neuro-typical students. Hillsboro Public School Principal Carly Theis explains more of what…
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News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District.
Minnesota officials say progress is being made in improving water quality across the state. The updated 2025 Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency shows that water flowing out of Minnesota through the Mississippi River now carries 32 percent less phosphorus and 6 percent less nitrogen to the Gulf of Mexico compared…
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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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