Announcements / Postponements 1-20-25
Norman County East School E-Learning day – No after school activitiesUlen Hitterdal School E-Learning day – No after school activities No teleconference bingo in Mahnomen tonight Mahnomen/Waubun at Red Lake GBB and BBB have been postponed GBB Hillsboro-Central Valley vs Park River/Fordville/Lankin has been postponed until Saturday, Feb. 1st at the Fordville school. 7th grade…
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Itasca State Park Programming Update
You’re invited out to Itasca State Park this week, as they will be hosting a pair of free events. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the program they’re hosting on Thursday called Kid’s Science Discovery: Animal Tracks and Sign. Then on Saturday, Cox says you can come out to the park…
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Hawley School Construction Update
Two large building projects are underway at the Hawley School District, and progress continues to be made on the Hawley Elementary renovation project, and Hawley Middle School construction project. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives us an update on the elementary school project. Ellingson also gave an update on the Hawley Middle School construction project,…
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International Water Institute Way Finder Program
The International Water Institute is currently in their first year of their Wayfinder Program, and the Institute is always looking for more applicants to expand the program. Shelly Carrol of the international Water Institute tells us more about the program. Carrol says the Wayfinder Program also helps as a consultant for farmers with fields that…
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and Essentia Health is reminding women to take the necessary steps and screen for cervical cancer. Dr. Amanda Jackson-Morgan of Essentia Health in Fosston tells us more about cervical cancer, and the screening process. Dr. Jackson-Morgan also told us some of the things you can do to prevent cervical…
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Senate Leader Johnson reacts to Governor’s Proposed Budget
The State Budget is expected to be the biggest and most important thing coming out of the Minnesota Legislature this session. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released his proposed biennial budget last Thursday, and some lawmakers have concerns. Senate GOP Leader Mark Johnson gives his initial reaction to the proposal, and raises some concerns he has…
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House DFL Caucus lays out legislative priorities
House DFLers held a press conference on Friday to highlight their priorities for the remainder of the 2025 Legislative Session. Currently the House DFL Caucus is skipping the session as a power sharing agreement has not been signed between the DFL and GOP Caucuses so that remains the DFLs top priority. Another Priority for the…
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Facebook Scam In Ada
ADA, MN—Ada Police say you shouldn’t believe a Facebook post that’s been springing up recently. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager describes the post. Hager says the post in question has been seen in many other communities around the US.
Fertile Communications Committee
FERTILE, MN—Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew is putting together a committee to promote what’s going on in the city. He talks about it to R&J News. We’ll have more from this week’s Fertile City Council meeting Monday on R&J News.