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Class is out of session on Monday at the Norman County East School, as they are hosting this year’s Sub-Section Music Ensemble Contest. Norman County East Music Teacher Courtney Bates gives us a preview of what they have going on throughout the day. Bates gives an estimated timeline of the day, and she also invited…
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It’s been a successful couple weeks for extracurriculars at the Hawley Schools, as multiple schools clubs have brought home hardware from state competitions. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson says one group that recently returned from state was the school’s robotics team. Anderson said the Hawley Science Olympiad Team also had a really successful time…
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The Polk County Veterans Service Office will be closed early next week. Polk County veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us when they will be closed, and how you can get service if needed. Ellefson says Polk County Veterans Services is still looking for people to attend Veterans Day on the Hill in April, and…
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The busy spring and summer months are quickly approaching, and many across the region will be taking advantage of the warm temperatures and spending time away from their homes after being cooped up for the winter. This however can leave your home more exposed to burglaries. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some things you…
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The Minnesota February Forecast was released on Thursday, and area legislators aren’t feeling too confident about the findings. Minnesota District 1A Representative John Burkel (R-Badger) gives his initial reaction to the forecast, and tells us how it affects things moving forward. Burkel says it’s going to take a lot of work to turn this budget…
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This Sunday the Waubun school will be hosting a celebration gathering to honor MREA Teacher of the Year recipient and Waubun science teacher John Short, and celebrate this major accomplishment. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Short, who shared his thoughts on receiving this award. While he is very honored to be…
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There have been discussions on a federal level about the dismantling of the United States Department of Education, and area schools are keeping a close eye on Washington, as this could have major implications for many area schools like the Mahnomen School district. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek talks more about what could happen if the …
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ERSKINE, MN—Younger students at the Win-E-Mac School have been reading a lot this week. Win-E-Mac Principal Casey Reierson has an explanation. Reierson was speaking on the Win-E-Mac School News program, which airs Thursdays at 2:05pm on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
Two people were injured when their pickups collided Thursday morning four miles south of Northwood. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 2004 Ford F-350 driven by a 31-year-old man from Hatton was westbound on 1st Avenue SE when it ran a stop sign around 7:40am and struck a 2004 Ford F-150 driven by a…
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A licensed practical nurse at Cornerstone Residence of Fosston has been fired after an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health found neglect by that nurse. According to a public report released Wednesday, the unnamed nurse was supposed to change a resident’s catheter and documented she had done so. But an investigation by Cornerstone showed…
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