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Ulen Hitterdal School Board Meets 

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board was given a presentation by the Clay County Superintendents group in regards to an increase in LOR payments. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more about what this means.  Flaten said enrollment, and extracurricular involvement was also a topic of discussion, and he’s happy to report a very strong…
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September 13, 2024 0

Fertile Beltrami School Board Certifies Proposed Levy 

The Fertile Beltrami School Board certified their proposed levy in the max amount at their School Board meeting on Tuesday night. Superintendent Brian Clarke explains why the board decided to approve the max amount.  The Fertile Beltrami School District will now hold a public budget meeting on Tuesday, December 10.


September 13, 2024 0

Norman County 4 H Participating in State Competitions 

The Minnesota State Fair may be over, but things are not slowing down for Norman County 4H. Extension Educator Linda Houglum said Norman County was well represented at the State shooting, and outdoor cooking competitions last weekend.  Houglum says there will also be Norman County Representatives at the State Horse Show this weekend, and State…
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September 13, 2024 0

Area Schools seeing success in new Cell Phone Policies 

Many area schools adopted new cell phone policies this summer, after the Minnesota Legislature required Minnesota schools to have policies in place. Lake Park Audubon was one area school that made changes to their policy, and High School Principal Art Meyer says these policies are already having a positive outcome on his students.  Mahnomen Superintendent…
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September 13, 2024 0

St Joseph Catholic Church in Beaulieu hosting annual Fall Dinner & Bazar 

St Joseph Catholic Church in Beaulieu will be holding their annual Fall Dinner and Bazar on Sunday from 11:00 to 1:00. Event representative Kelly Klinkhammer tells us more about the event and what’s on this year’s menu.  Klinkhammer says there will also be an opportunity to win some excellent prizes through their raffle including some…
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September 13, 2024 0

Gary City Council tables school demo project 

The Gary City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, and had a special session regarding their wellhead protection. Gary Mayor Buck Engen tells us more.  Engen says the council also voted to table their school demolition project, as they wait for more bids to come in.  Finally Engen says that the council voted on…
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September 13, 2024 0

Barnesville City Council Meets, Approves Permanent 4 Day Work Week

BARNESVILLE, MN—At Monday night’s meeting, the Barnesville City Council approved its preliminary budget for 2025.  Barnesville City Administrator Jeremy Cossette tells R&J News there are still three unknowns when determining the budget: the contract with Barnesville Police, which is still being negotiated, higher values on City buildings after a new assessment by the League of…
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September 13, 2024 0

Special Master Appointed In Leiting vs Fertile Lawsuit

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  A special master has been appointed in the lawsuit between former Fair Meadow Nursing Home administrator Angie Leiting and the City of Fertile, Mayor Dan Wilkens and Fair Meadow–which is owned by the City of Fertile.  You’ll remember a year ago, Leiting sued the…
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September 12, 2024 0

Firearm Safety Reminders 

Gun usage across Northwest Minnesota, and North East North Dakota is about to increase due to the fall hunting season, and people are reminded to make sure they’re doing their part in making sure their firearms are handled safely. Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy, and Firearm Instructor Matt Nikle reminds you to follow the four primary…
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September 12, 2024 0

Waubun Ogema White Earth School News 9/12/24

News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District.


September 12, 2024 0