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A lot of work is being completed each day at the Ada Municipal Complex, and the project is expected to hit a major milestone, as the public works department is expected to move into their portion of the building soon. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson explains. Larson says the rest of the project is staying…
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Bemidji High School will be putting on its big Fall Musical coming up on November 12th-November 14th and Director Natalie Aas spoke with R&J News about what audience members can expect from the school’s production. Aas also spoke about her inspiration for choosing the classic fantasy story for this years production. It will be one…
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The Minnesota DNR is asking deer hunters to share what they’re seeing in the field. Research scientist Tyler Obermoller says observations submitted by hunters help biologists track deer populations and other wildlife across the state. Hunters can submit their observations through the Minnesota DNR website. Obermoller says reports from hunters help track a variety of…
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Area schools are starting to receive their state testing scores from last year, and the Hawley School District is seeing some very good results pouring in. Hawley Elementary Principal Chis Ellingson tells us more. In other school news, Ellingson also reminds parents that their first parent teacher conferences of the year are set to kick…
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Last week, R&J News told you about the Lakes Area Yes Network, and the summer programming they have been offering to kids in the communities of Detroit Lakes, Callaway, and White Earth. However, the program is looking to expand into new communities this summer. Yes Network program Director Mike Labine explains. Labine says expansion of…
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The Norman County East Community recently received unfortunate news that one of their students is battling cancer, and in response the school is holding a fundraiser to help the family during this difficult time. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina explains. Link to the fundraiser: https://salomonstrong.itemorder.com/shop/home/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVIoctleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMVlHOWlMNmF3anpDT3Z3TmxzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEevtiBf7k4PXOkhEc_Ovs00lx4MiQTv1STZ8wy39jm_su0hEB0uPMP95TifMM_aem_AunNOlxdc4ZwcrXEwmx4KA
After months of preparation, the Cougar Wrestling program will be holding a Parent Meeting, for any students interested in joining the wrestling team in their inaugural season. Cougar Wrestling Coach Josh Visser tells us more. If you’re worried about your child’s lack of wrestling experience, Visser says any students who go out for wrestling will…
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It’s a week of exploration at the Ada Borup West School, as they will be celebrating their annual College and Career week. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson says the week is a great way for students to have some fun, also exploring their options after high school. For more news from the…
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The Perham Area Community Center transformed into a hub of high-energy STEM competition this past weekend as high school teams gathered for the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) Championship and Open Tournament. Friday kicked off with the NMRC Championship, where Team 5913 Patriotic Robotics from Pequot Lakes, put on a commanding performance. Entering the playoff…
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The Honor Flight of ND/MN went on their latest trip to Washington DC last month, and one of the many local attendees was Hillsboro’s Wayne Dickhoff. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Dickhoff who says the trip gave him the opportunity to honor fallen veterans tied to his family. Dickhoff says the…
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