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After a lengthy search to hire a new CFO for Norman County, the Norman County Commission has found their person for the job. Commission Chair Steve Jacobson gives us a recap of the hiring process, and tells us who will be replacing Dave Steen as he is retiring later this year. R&J News will have…
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An off-duty Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy has sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle near Twin Valley on Thursday night. According to a release from the Norman County Sheriffs office, at approximately 10:55 PM the Norman County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of a male pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle near…
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Nancy Cross, President of the Brainerd Lions Club, encourages our listeners to consider being Lions Club members, explains what they have been doing for the area locally and also in North Carolina, and reminds us of their upcoming events to attend.
We got to speak with Elizabeth Kelly of United Way of Northeastern Minnesota, where we discussed the organization’s United for Veterans whom is hosting a Cash Raffle Drawing Party on May 8th. Raffle ticketholders are invited to enjoy free appetizers and additional raffles while they await to find out if they are the big winner.…
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The Hawley School District will be holding a celebration next week to for Foster Grandparent Shirley Strand. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says the celebration is because Strand recently received a Volunteer of the Year award. In other Hawley school news, Ellingson also reminds parents that unlike a lot of other area schools, Hawley does…
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Competition season may be over for the music department at Ada Borup West, but their spring concert season has only just begun. Ada Borup West Choir Instructor Tanya Kemper tells us what Ada Borup West Music has coming up for concerts in the near future. Kemper says she’d really appreciate it if people came out…
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