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The Norman County Commission held their second meeting of April on Thursday morning, and received a presentation from the Minnesota DNR. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us what was presented during the meeting. Holl says the commission also received a report from the county’s assessor Marti Sip, regarding City and Township assessments. Under the…
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News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District.
It’s now been two years since a Ontario Provincial Police investigation began into the disappearance of a Fort Frances woman—and the case remains unsolved.Thirty-five-year-old Melanie Lapish was last seen February 26th, 2024, at a McDonald’s on Kings Highway in Fort Frances. Despite extensive search efforts and ongoing investigation, she has not been located.Police say Lapish…
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The Minnesota State FFA Convention kicks off on Monday, and Ada Borup West will be well represented at this year’s convention. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says they have over a dozen students attending the convention, who will be participating in numerous competitions and ceremonies. Savage says Ada Borup West FFA has two…
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The Red River Valley Sugarbeet planting season is fast approaching, and local producers are anxiously waiting to get out in the field. But it’s not just growers who are ready to get out, Dr Eric Branch of NDSU Extension says he and other researchers are also anxious to get out. Once you’re able to get…
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The City of Vergas held their annual Maple Syrup Festival this past weekend, and people from all across the region flocked to the city, for all things maple syrup related. Vergas Mayor Julie Bruhn and Lions Club Service Chair Janelle Lotzer say the festival acts as their unofficial kick off to spring. One of the…
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The Ada Garden Center is under new management after being acquired by Fertile Garden Center Owners Sam and Shawna Haugen. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Sam Haugen, who introduced themselves to the Ada community. Haugen says he and his wife are really excited for this new opportunity to expand their reach…
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