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Shock & Awe awards Norman County Sheriff’s Office and NCE School with grants

The Norman County Shock & Awe announced on Thursday that they have awarded two grants worth $1,500 each to the Norman County East School and Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Shock & Awe President Cassidy Abraham shares more details on what these grants are for.  Abraham also shared what it was about these causes that made…
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November 10, 2023 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School Board Meeting Recap 

The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board met for their November meeting on Wednesday, and Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says their roofing project was the main topic discussed.  Flaten says that financing was also a big agenda topic discussed at the meeting on Wednesday.  For the latest news in the Ulen-Hitterdal School District tune into the Ulen-Hitterdal School…
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November 10, 2023 0

Fisher Referendum Reaction

FISHER, MN—This past Tuesday, voters in Fisher voted down a referendum that would have raised an additional $300,000 for each of the next ten years to go toward salaries for staff and student programs.  Fisher Superintendent Evan Hanson tells R&J News Tuesday’s defeat wasn’t unusual–that two-thirds of referendums in Minnesota on Tuesday failed to pass.…
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November 10, 2023 0

Ada Borup West  hosting Veterans Day Program 

The Ada Borup West School District will be hosting a Veterans Day Program Friday morning and all are invited to attend or tune in at home. Ada Legion Commander Kenneth Pazdernik shares more details and what people can expect.  Pazdernik also shared why he thinks it’s important for students and the community to take part…
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November 9, 2023 0

Moorhead Woman Arrested In Drug Sting

MOORHEAD, MN—One woman is facing two felony and two misdemeanor charges after an undercover drug sting operation in Moorhead.  It started back in August when Moorhead Police received information about someone distributing M30 fentanyl pills in the city. Officers then found an undercover drug informant and arranged a sale with the alleged drug dealer the…
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November 9, 2023 0

Nisswa Chamber of Commerce “City of Lights Celebration” 2023

Kalie Jay, Executive Assistant with the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce, previews their City of Lights celebration on November 24th, 2023.


November 9, 2023 0

Suspicious House Fire in Twin Valley 

Twin Valley Fire and Rescue alongside the Twin Valley Police Department and the Norman County Ambulance were dispatched to a house fire 206 3rd St NE. in Twin Valley on Wednesday morning.  The house was fully engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived on scene and the Twin Valley Fire Department worked hard and…
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November 9, 2023 0

Mahnomen School Update 

There’s a lot of reasons for students at the Mahnomen School District to be excited about, with state football on Friday, but another thing Activities Director Aimee Pederson says that students are excited for are the mock elections happening in their civics class.  The Mahnomen School also hosted the Junior High Honor Band and Choir…
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November 9, 2023 0

Over 2,600 state flag and seal designs submitted to the State Emblems Redesign Commission.

The Minnesota State Emblems and Redesign Commission received over 2,600 state flag and seal redesigns as Minnesota continues to move forward in their goal of choosing a new state flag and state seal.  The State Emblems and Redesign Commission say that State Flag redesigns made up 85% of total submissions with 2,123 total submissions. As…
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November 9, 2023 0

Wake the Lakes “DIMWIT-ZZZ-DUM” for the Week 11-9-23

–Peer pressure as an adult is seeing your neighbor mow or rake their lawn.–Monkeys just pretend to be less intelligent than humans so they can avoid paying taxes and going on a job search.–“To be old and wise, you need to first be young and stupid.”–You can’t get on the same page with someone who…
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