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Setting students up for their post high school life is one of the most important roles that schools play in a student’s life, and one organization that is doing that in Hillsboro is their FBLA organization. Hillsboro FBLA members Amy Nielsen and Sana Kritzberger tell us more about FBLA and the kind of work they…
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The 2025 Fall harvest continues to move along, and with rain in the forecast this week, one thing motorists will need to be aware of is the potential hazard of muddy roads. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall shares some reminders for motorists and producers, when it comes to muddy roads. With the work days expected…
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The Norman/Mahnomen County Chapter of Project Linus invites you to Gary this weekend, for their annual Make a Blanket Day. Organization representative Kay Oakland tells us more about Project Linus, and the work they do. Oakland also tells us more about their upcoming Make a Blanket Day event, and what will happen with the blankets…
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Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen recently toured northwest Minnesota. R&J News spoke to Petersen about his visit. We’ll have more from Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen on what he and ag producers might expect from the 2026 Minnesota Legislature in future newscasts.
The Ada Borup West School Board agreed to make some changes to their elementary playground, at their meeting on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says the changes are coming, because of some concerns regarding ADA compliance. MCA test scores from last year were also brought to the school board during the meeting,…
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It’s MEA break this week, and the Staff at Itasca State Park invite you to the park this week to celebrate. Lead Park Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding a couple different programs at the park over MEA Break, and that you and your family are invited to participate. Cox says you can…
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FOSSTON, MN—Monday night’s Fosston City Council meeting included several items regarding the city’s airport–paying bills for construction and approving land leases. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide talks about the airport. The Fosston City Council also approved a payment to Gordon Construction for the Berge Park trail and sidewalk project. Heide says the Council approved looking…
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The Twin Valley City Council put a bow on a number of city projects at their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton has the details. The Twin Valley City Council also heard a law enforcement update from the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, and Bolton says the city is very happy with how…
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The East Polk Heritage Center will be hosting a special event later this year, about some of the speakeasies that popped up over Polk County during the Prohibition Era. Program presenter Caleb Curfman tells us more about his event. Curfman says they are currently looking for community members with knowledge or stories about these speakeasies,…
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