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The Fosston/Bagley Speech team is sending seven students to the Minnesota State Speech Meet in Shakopee on Friday. Tom Lano of R&J News talks with Fosston/Bagley state attendees Easton Gilbertson, Allison Carlin, Lillian Nelson, Addison Wendt, Micah Malmanger, Maria Green and Melissa Bjerke about their events, and categories. R&J News will follow up with the…
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The NFL Draft kicks off today , and students/staff at the Ada Borup West will be have their eyes peeled to the TV in the later rounds, as Ada Borup graduate Mason Miller will have a chance at getting drafted, and continuing his successful football career from North Dakota State University to the NFL. Ada…
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HILLSBORO, ND—There’s going to be a pool tournament in Hillsboro Saturday that will benefit two children. Sara Overmoe, manager of the A&R Bar in Hillsboro, says this third annual pool tournament will benefit the children of the late Brice Willison. Overmoe says there will be silent auctions on Saturday, too, featuring items like these: The…
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There’s going to be a free ATV safety training class this Saturday at the Ada Fire Department. Ada Fire Chief Glen Visser says there’s one thing you need to do to attend the class. Visser says an ATV and helmets will be provided. The ATV safety class starts at 10am Saturday at the Ada Fire…
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After the passing of Pope Francis on Monday, Catholics across the globe will have their eyes on the Vatican, as the Conclave of Cardinals will be tasked with electing a new leader of the Catholic Church. Catholic Deacon and R&J Reporter Nick Revier explains the process of electing a new Pope. Over the years smoke…
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On Monday, the International Water Institute publicly announced this year’s award winners for the annual Riverwatch Forum Competition. After winning a double gold last year, Norman County East Riverwatch is back on the podium with another gold award. Norman County East Riverwatch Advisor Hunter Schow tells us more about their project. Despite NCE Riverwtach winning…
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Multiple teams from the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) were in Houston this past week for the First Robotics World Championship. One of the teams in attendance was Thunder Robotics out of Hatton-Northwood ND. Team Advisor Mike Voglewede tells us how things went for his team. The NMRC had seven representatives in Houston, and Voglewede…
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Voters in the Hillsboro School District approved a referendum on Tuesday that will increase the district’s mill levy. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh tells us what this means for the Hillsboro School District. Dryburgh also shared a message to voters in response to the mass support of this referendum. Full interview with Jon Dryburgh:
The Hawley City Council had a lengthy discussion about a tobacco and cannabis ordinance at their meeting on Monday. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us more about the discussion, and what’s next in the ordinance adoption process. Neuner says the city council also had a discussion about the school resource officer position, which was…
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As cell phones become more ingrained in our everyday life, the amount of distracted driving cases continue to rise. The Ada Police Department is attempting to crack down on distracted driving through their Toward Zero Deaths campaign, so that our streets and roads stay safer for everyone. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more. …
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