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The Minnesota Legislative Session is in full swing, and education has been a major talking point at the capital, whether it be for funding or mandates. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says progress has been very slow for education legislation, but there are things they’re watching for. For more news and announcements from the Win-E-Mac School,…
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WARROAD, MN—The Warroad Robotics team will be heading to the World Championships next week, where students will compete against top programs from around the world. Their robot, built and programmed entirely by the team, has already proven itself capable of competing at the highest level. FRED Team Instructor Jeremy Culleton spoke with us about their…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. Mahnomen City, County and Hospital officials were at the State Capitol earlier this week to garner support for Mahnomen Hospital improvements to be included in the Legislature’s bonding bill. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says it was a productive visit. Guenther says she and…
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The Norman County East FFA Chapter will be holding their annual FFA Week celebration next week, and they invite everyone out to the Twin Valley Community Center on Sunday, for a pancake meal fundraiser. NCE FFA Advisor Hannah Baumgartner tells us more. Baumgartner says the meal is also a great way for them to connect…
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With the weather as nice as it has been as of late, and area producers are itching to get in their fields for planting season. However for sugarbeet growers, they’ll have to wait for the time being. Dr Tom Peters of NDSU Extension says the ground is still too cold, and it will be awhile…
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Severe Weather Awareness Week may be passed, but the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is sharing some reminders for those looking to take to Minnesota’s lakes this year. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says one thing that boaters should always be aware of is the danger of lightning. Halverson also encourages area residents to get signed…
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News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District
The Rainy River Voyageurs softball team made the most of their only home appearance of the season—sweeping a wild doubleheader from MN North–Vermilion Wednesday night.Game one was an offensive shootout, with the Voyageurs outlasting the Ironhawks 13–11. EllaGrace Kellerby powered the win with two home runs and three RBIs, while Kaylynn-Fauve Mol also went deep…
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