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On Tuesday afternoon a group of bi-partisan lawmakers introduced the Minnesotans with Disabilities Act, that would help reinforce Minnesota’s disabilities laws. Minnesota Representative Kim Hicks (DFL- Rochester) tells us more about the legislation. Bill co-sponsor Representative Danny Nadeau (R-Rogers) speaks more on the bill, and why it was important for Democrats and Republicans to work…
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Miss North Dakota, Sophia Richards, will speak at Mayville State University Wednesday. Richards’ speech will be part of Women’s History Month and she tells R&J News she’s excited to visit Mayville. She previews Wednesday’s speech. Richards plans to get her Master’s Degree in strategic communication at North Dakota. Sophia Richards will speak at 6pm Wednesday…
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Temperatures across the Red River Valley are expected to get warmer over the next couple weeks, and with that comes more walking traffic in the City of Ada, and the surrounding communities. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager reminds these walkers to watch out for vehicles. If you’re walking or running out of city limits, you…
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Last week, it was announced that longtime Norman County East History and Social Studies Teacher Todd Clow passed away unexpectedly at age 57. The Norman County East School invites you to come visit the school on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate Mr. Clow’s life. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina shares more about Mr. Clow, and…
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The 26th Annual Red River Watershed Management Board and the Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group Joint Conference kicks off today, and the Wild Rice Watershed District will have representation in attendance. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more about the event. Sticking with Wild Rice Watershed District news,…
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Traill County Economic Development invites you to Mayville State University on Wednesday, as they are hosting their annual Career Expo. Traill County EDC Executive Director Jim Murphy gives us a preview of the event. Murphy says all are invited to this event, and he also says that they will have different services available to help…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Monday’s Hillsboro City Commission meeting had discussion on several topics. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont has the highlights. The City Commission also tabled a request to close Main Street on May 17 for a Bio Girls event. And a proclamation was read in honor of retiring Hillsboro Fire Chief Jamie Reed, thanking him for…
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The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference wrapped up their annual Great Northern Regional this weekend at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. NMRC Representative, and Hatton Northwood Robotics Advisor Mike Voglewede says the event went off without any issues. Voglewede is also excited to announce some of this year’s award winners, which includes his very own…
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HALSTAD, MN—The City of Halstad will host its community dinner next Monday night. Halstad Economic Development Authority Treasurer Alli Tice runs down the night’s schedule. The Halstad Community Dinner is free will offering….and it’s Monday, March 24 at the Halstad LRC at 6pm.
Volunteers are needed to make blankets on Saturday. The Norman/Mahnomen Counties Chapter of Project Linus will be making blankets from 9am to 3:30pm Saturday at the Good News Fellowship Church in Gary. Kay Oakland, who’s in charge of the local chapter of Project Linus, talks about her organization. Oakland says last year, her group donated…
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