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City of Ada to bring E-Bike/Scooter Policy forward 

E-Bikes and E-Scooters have been growing in popularity over the years, and the City of Ada is the latest city to join the trend of addressing safety concerns when it comes to the usage of these vehicles by local youth. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the city has been receiving a lot of calls…
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August 21, 2026 0

City of Hillsboro to close pool for the season next week 

Progress is ramping up on the Hillsboro Electrical Project, as the project will be hitting a major milestone soon. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont told R&J News that bids for the project will be going out soon.  In other city news, Eggermont says the summer pool season will be ending after a busy summer.  As…
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August 21, 2026 0

Win-E-Mac School Board Meets 

The Win-E-Mac School Board approved a resolution regarding their Special Education Cooperative, during their meeting on Wednesday evening. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more.  Cook says the board also approved a master agreement with their teacher’s union.  The back to school season has arrived at Win-E-Mac, and Cook goes over their plans for the…
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August 21, 2026 0

Barnesville Potato Days Friday & Saturday

BARNESVILLE, MN—If you like potatoes, you’ll want to be in Barnesville Friday and Saturday for the annual Potato Days celebration. The festivities start Friday night with the Miss Tator Tot Pageant at 5 at the Clay County Fairgrounds.  The WOJO Rodeo returns with shows Friday and Saturday nights at 7 at the Fairgrounds.  Saturday will…
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August 21, 2026 0

Mahnomen School talks 4 Day School Week, approves new cell phone policy 

The Mahnomen School District had further discussions on the potential move to a four day school week, at their meeting on Monday evening. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon told R&J News, that they are still early in the process, but there is still some interest in the move.  Simon says the school board also approved a…
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August 21, 2026 0

Fosston School District residents to vote on school referendum this fall

Coming up later this fall, residents in the Fosston School District will be taking to the polls, to vote yes or no, on a referendum for the Fosston School District. Fosston Superintendent Derek Gieseke tells us more about this referendum, and why it’s needed.  Gieseke says the Fosston, and surrounding communities have a lot to…
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August 21, 2026 0

RFK Jr. To Speak In Rochester Friday

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. will be in Rochester Friday, August 21 to announce a new federal partnership for people with autism.  He will speak at a roundtable with federal and state officials about Project Lifesaver, a local search and rescue program for autistic people.  The secretary will then take questions…
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August 20, 2026 0