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Minnesota’s fall hunting seasons are in full swing, and the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges offer many opportunities for hunters to hunt the refuge’s grounds. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutson talks more about the archery deer opportunities at Rydell and Glacial Ridge, and he shares some reminders for those who do decide to hunt on…
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FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council held a special meeting Monday night to settle several issues. Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew says one of those was hiring a new city attorney. Council members Mary Keifert, Amanda Bosman and Eileen Todahl voted to hire Cynthia Kirchoff as city attorney. It was also revealed at Monday’s meeting there was…
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The Norman County East School will be holding their first ECFE Class of the year on Tuesday night, and area families are invited to attend. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more. Again that’s Tuesday evening starting at 5:15 PM at the Norman County East School. The event is free to attend, and…
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In a time where housing rates continue to rise, Benedictine Living Community – Ada is happy to announce that they will be decreasing their rent rates. BLC Ada Executive Director Morgan Hviding tells us more. Hviding says they do have openings available at BLC Ada, and she encourages anyone who’s interested to come to an…
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Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon, and Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth were in Washington DC recently. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with the superintendents after the trip, and Spaeth tells us what the trip was for, and how it went. Spaeth also explains why faster payments are important for a school district like Waubun. …
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Essentia Health in Fosston is going to be redesignated as a Level 4 Trauma Center, which will increase the care capabilities that will be offered at the hospital. Nina Bradfield and Stephanie McKnight of Essentia Health Fosston explain what this redesignation means for the hospital moving forward. Bradfield and McKnight tell us why redesignating to…
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FOSSTON, MN—This is Homecoming Week at Fosston High School. Fosston Principal Don Donarski goes over the week’s dress up days. Donarski says those aren’t the only activities planned for this week at Fosston. And a reminder that Fosston’s Homecoming football game against Rothsay this Friday will kick off at 6pm, an hour earlier than usual. …
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Throughout the year R&J News has been speaking with area law enforcement officers as a way to get to know them better. Next up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Nikle, who tells us more about himself, and why he went into law enforcement. Nikle says one interesting role he…
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The Twin Valley American Legion is currently seeking new members, as they deal with an increased demand in services. Twin Valley Legion Commander Preston Halvorson talks more about the membership issues they are having. Outside of funerals, Havorson says the Legion is involved in a lot of different activities, from youth sports to public events. …
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Meals on Wheels is one of the most important programs for seniors in our region, but many are unaware of the organization that is in charge of running it called Nutrition Services Inc. Organization Representative Tracy Ellenbaum-Kleespies tells us more about Nutrition Services Inc., and the wide area that they serve. Ellenbaum also tells us…
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