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Mental Health can often be a very difficult thing for people to talk about, and for many a stigma surrounding mental health can often be a deterrent that prevents a person from getting the help they need. Stacy Englund of Whistling Pines Counseling in Thief River Falls talks more about this stigma that affects mental…
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The Norman County Historical Society will be kicking off their summer this weekend, and they invite you to come and see all they have to offer. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us what their hours look like moving forward, and what they have for new exhibits this year. Kitchell is also…
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Wednesday is the final day of school for students at the Hillsboro School District, which means that Graduation is the next big school event. Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler shares the details of Hillsboro Graduation, and what Graduation means to him as an administrator. Again, Graduation is on Sunday, May 25 at 2:00 PM…
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If there’s a new high school or college graduate at your house, make sure you pick up your mail. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson tells us why: Sheriff Halverson was a guest on Tuesday’s Food For Thought program, which airs weekday mornings at 8:45 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, and while it signals the start of the fun summer months, it also signals the start of one of the most deadly times of year for motorists. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall encourages all drives to take extra precaution, and drive safe during this busy time. Sheriff Fall says…
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WASHINGTON, DC—It’s not every day that someone is congratulated in the US House of Representatives for getting a job out of college. On Tuesday, Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach paid tribute to a young man from Ada. Former Ada-Borup football player Mason Miller is now preparing for life in the National Football League with…
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Later today, there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for a project being done by the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District (MSTRWD) in rural Marshall County. MSTRWD Administrator Mori Maher tells us more about the ceremony, and why it’s happening. Maher also tells us more about the project called the Swift Coulee Channel Restoration, and what Phase…
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With Hillsboro Days approaching fast, the Hillsboro Business Association and Hillsboro City Commission got together to prepare for the upcoming events. City Auditor Casey Eggermont discusses approved requests. The City Commission also discussed a few items previously brought to the Commission. Casey also shares what to be looking forward to with Hillsboro Days coming up.…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—With the Minnesota Legislative session over, R&J News checked in with Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther about whether the City will get money to pay for improvements at the Mahnomen Hospital. Guenther says the City and its lobbyists have been looking for a “Plan B” to find some funding. Guenther says that wasn’t the…
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The Norman County East School Board agreed to an extension of their pairing agreement with Ulen Hitterdal at their meeting on Monday night, in front of a crowd of over 20 community members. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us what was discussed at the meeting, and how the board came to its decision. …
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