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May is not only Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s also Maternal Mental Health Month. Today, R&J News continues its look at mental health with an emphasis on postpartum depression. Dr. Sogand Ghassemi with PrairieCare tells us postpartum depression is rather common. Dr Ghassemi says there are ways to determine if a woman is likely to…
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A North Dakota Judge has been nominated by the Trump administration to be the U.S. Attorney for North Dakota according to Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer. Judge Nicholas Chase was appointed as a North Dakota District Court Judge for the East Central District by former Governor Doug Burgum in 2022. The district includes Cass,…
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The Essentia Health-Fargo Foundation has received two grants totalling $30,000 from the American Cancer Society to help ease some of the burden for patients undergoing cancer treatment. The grant money will be used for transportation and lodging assistance. Sarah Hansen, a licensed social worker at Essentia Health-Fargo, says “These funds remove a critical barrier to…
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The Ada city council met tuesday night in regular session. City administrator Ashley Larson shared news of brickwork issues with a common building wall shared by Mccollum Hardware and the Ada Liquor Store. After discussion, the council agreed to do the repairs as soon as possible at a cost of $11,000 ( eleven thousand dollars) …
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The City of Mahnomen, alongside Mahnomen County and White Earth nation recently conducted a Railroad Separation Study, that would explore potential projects that would help avoid potential delays of emergency vehicles if a train goes through town. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about the study, and what was determined. No further meetings…
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Insects can have major effects on crops across the Red River Valley, and producers have already begun planning for how they will fight them. Dr Mark Botel with the University of Minnesota tells us how the insect population fared after a cold winter. Botel also highlighted some of the other insects that producers need to…
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There’s going to be a suicide prevention training later this month in Bemidji. This is a free seminar aimed at finding ways to increase hope in schools, workplaces and the community. Meghann Levitt is with the Suicide Prevention Regional Coordination. Levitt says one topic will be increasing positive childhood experiences. This suicide prevention training will…
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Heading into the 2025 legislative sessions, one issue that the Minnesota Legislature was tasked with was fixing Minnesota’s “Fraud Problem”, after scandals like the Feeding or Future Scam stole millions from Minnesota tax payers. In response the Minnesota House started the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee to come up with solutions…
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Last month, R&J News told you about the Norman County One Fund Drive raising over $39,000 for non profits across Norman County, with help from Gary Cares. However, since then a lot has changed. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares tells us more. Bennefeld also took time to thank everyone who made the One Fund Drive…
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The Hillsboro School District will be continuing one of its longest standing senior traditions today, as they will be holding their 67th annual Book Awards. Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler tells us more about this unique tradition. Baesler also reminds people about some important upcoming dates, including an early out on Thursday. Baesler was…
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