Ada Borup West promoting good behavior and a strong culture
The Ada Borup West School District will be expanding a few of their programs in the coming weeks, as a way to promote good student behavior while also building a strong school culture. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says one way they will be doing this is by expanding their Cougar Pride Program. On top of…
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Corn/Sugarbeet Harvest Update
The Sugarbeet Harvest continues to chug along across the Red River Valley, but for many area producers, they’re moving into the final stages of sugarbeet harvest, and will soon be moving onto corn. Ada area farmer Paul Johnson says he is close to wrapping up sugarbeet harvest. When it comes to the sugarbeet crop itself,…
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Essentia Health Announces 25% Of ER Visits Are Avoidable
As respiratory virus season approaches, Essentia Health is reminding patients to know their options for receiving care and avoiding unnecessary — and often more expensive — trips to the emergency room. Understanding where to go for care can make a meaningful difference for patients’ health, schedules and wallets. Emergency rooms are designed for serious, potentially…
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Polk County TZD Seat Belt Observations
Child Passenger Safety Week may be over, but keeping children safe on the road is important every day of the year. During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Polk County Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Coalition conducted seat belt observations at schools throughout Polk County. Coalition members observed vehicles during school arrival to better understand seat belt…
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East Polk County Quilters for Veterans to Meet in McIntosh
The East Polk County Quilters for Veterans will host an upcoming meeting on Monday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. at the McIntosh Community Center. During the gathering, members will select the recipients who will be honored with quilts on Veterans Day, as well as schedule the dates for their future cut and sew sessions. The…
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Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Department Hosting Annual Fall Banquet
The Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Department is gearing up for a community tradition, hosting its annual Fall Banquet on Saturday, October 17. Clearbrook City Clerk-Treasurer Lucie Thompson shares more details on the upcoming event. Guests in attendance can enjoy dinner along with games held throughout the evening. While advance tickets are nearly sold out, community members…
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Haunted Trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
The Countdown to Halloween has begun, which means the Haunted Trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center is now open for the season every Saturday leading up to Halloween. Center representative Stacy Erickson tells us more about the trail, and the volunteers that make it possible each year. Erickson says another great thing about the…
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Public Health encouraging people to stay up to date on their Tetanus Shot
Fall is a time where a lot of attention is given to Immunizations, and the promotion of staying up to date on them. While the flu shot may get most of the attention, Norman Mahnomen Public Health is also promoting the importance of being up to date on your Tetanus Shot. Kelsey Merkens of Norman…
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Headwaters Health Cancer Awareness
Nicole Kiesow of Headwaters Health recently spoke with R&J News about the various viruses and flu that is going around with Fall now in full go, and spoke a little about the importance of October in cancer awareness for the country. Kiesow says getting screened is always the best way to make sure you stay…
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