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Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time of gathering and fun, but it is also the number one Day of the Year for Cooking Fires in the United States with an estimated 388 percent increase over the daily average. For this reason, Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks says that people need to take…
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Last week, the 77th person was charged in Minnesota’s Feeding Our Future scandal, where $250 million dollars was fraudulently taken from federal child nutrition programs. R&J News asked Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead for his reaction to the Feeding Our Future scandal. 44 defendants have either been found guilty or pleaded guilty for…
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For the first time in over two decades, a new face will be leading the Hawley School District. Elementary principal Chris Ellingson says the hiring process continues to move along, and there’s a growing excitement on who the board will choose to lead the district in the future. Finalists for the Hawley Superintendent position are…
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The Fosston School District passed a resolution at their meeting last week that opposes the Minnesota Department of Transportations efforts to remove a stoplight on Highway 2 near the high school. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk explains why. Selk says the board also had a discussion about open enrollment. As for other items from last week’s…
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The City of Ada will be holding a public hearing about their upcoming public works building project, and residents are encouraged to attend if they would like to voice any opinions. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more. Larson says this new building is a great opportunity for the city to do some much…
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3RD PLACE – West Fargo 3-2 (20-25, 22-25, 25-19, 25-13, 15-12) over Bismarck Century West Fargo claimed third place in Division AA Tournament following a five-set victory over Bismarck Century. Ellee McIntosh finished with 25 kills to lead all players, while Callie Gienger had 31 assists and 7 blocks for West Fargo. The Packers finished…
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CHAMPIONSHIP – May-Port CG 3-1 (25-22, 25-21, 16-25, 25-19) over Valley City May-Port CG won their first state volleyball championship since 2014 defeating Valley City in the State A title match on Saturday night from Bismarck. The Patriots won their fourth title in program history and the first since 2002. Paetyn Strand finished with 20…
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CHAMPIONSHIP – Langdon Area-Munich 3-2 (17-25, 23-25, 25-19, 25-16, 15-12) over Medina-Pingree/Buchanan Langdon Area-Munich reverse swept Medina-Pingree/Buchanan for their sixth championship in program history. The Cardinals won back-to-back state titles thanks to the block party. Langdon Area-Munich set a tournament record with 32 blocks in the championship and finished with 71 in the tournament. Taya…
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Many people use the Post Office to deliver their Christmas gifts, rather than rely on Santa Claus. Christina Basilio, a Google trends expert, tells us the worst and best days to go to the Post Office. And if you get a gift that’s the wrong size or color, Basilio has advice on when to send…
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CLIMAX, MN—A teacher at the Climax-Shelly School has something new for his classroom. Climax-Shelly Principal Lucas Soine talks about Travis Johnson’s grant. You can hear the latest news from the Climax-Shelly School Thursday afternoons at 2 on KRJB 106.5 FM.