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Giving Hearts Day is tomorrow, and REACH is currently seeking donations for an upcoming roofing project. REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schenck tells us more about Giving Hearts Day, and their ongoing campaign. If you are unable to donate money, but would like to help in other ways, Schenck says they are also accepting donations through…
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HALSTAD, MN—Finding a parking space can be tough. Especially if you’re a medical helicopter trying to land in a small rural town. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says the City Council wants to be ready for a future emergency, so the idea of a permanent landing spot was discussed at Monday’s City Council meeting. Also at…
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There’s a new face at the Norman County Courthouse as former Ada Resident, and Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl has officially started his new position as Norman County Coordinator. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Holl, who says he’s starting to get situated, and is very excited about this new opportunity. As…
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If you live in Norman, Clay or Polk County, there’s a chance that you will be receiving a mailer from the West Central Regional Water District over the coming weeks. West Central Regional Water District Chair Lucas Spaeth tells us more about this mailer, and what it’s for. Spaeth says they are also sending out…
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The Norman County East School Board got some good news about student academic performance at their meeting on Tuesday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell is happy to report that student failure rates have declined massively. Nudell says the board also took action on a number of other miscellaneous items including school policies, and…
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The Twin Valley City Council approved an agreement with the Gary Rescue during their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton explains the reasoning for the agreement, and how it will affect rescue services in Twin Valley. Bolton says the council also had discussions about the city’s frozen water line policy. Bolton also…
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Polk County Veterans Services will be participating in Veterans Day on the Hill again this year. Despite the event being a few months out, Polk County Veterans Services is asking that you get signed up early. Polk County VSO Kurt Ellefson tells us more. Ellefson says one of the main things they will be lobbying…
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