Norman Polk Extension holding Farm Transition Workshop
The Norman, Polk, and Clay County Extension Offices will be teaming up to offer a Farm transition and estate planning workshop on Thursday, March 20 at RDO in Hawley. Heather Dufault of Norman/Polk Extension tells us more about this workshop. For more information or to register contact the Norman, Polk or Clay County Extension Office…
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Operation Check Six
Veterans organization Operation Check Six is gearing up for another big year, as the organization is continuing their Operation Tribute Initiative. Operation Check Six founder Dan Hudson tells us more about his organization and its mission. Not only can Operation Tribute be therapeutic to the veterans participating, but it is also a way for their…
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Tips on talking to your child about drugs and alcohol
How you talk with your kids about drugs and alcohol can have major implications on how youth view drugs and alcohol for better and for worse. When it comes to talking with your kids about drugs and alcohol Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says it’s best to use spontaneous teachable moments and not…
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Home Rehab Grants still available to Ada Residents
The City of Ada is still taking applications from city residents for the Home Rehab Grant program. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more about the program, and how you can get the application process started. Larson also gives residents a reminder about their utility bills as city hall has been receiving a lot…
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Mahnomen Music Program seeing lots of success
It’s been a busy couple weeks for the Mahnomen music program, as they just wrapped up their sub section solo contest. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson says that three Mahnomen Students received “Best of Day Performers” at sub sections. Pederson says Mahnomen will also be represented at the Jr High Honor Festival and MSUM Percussion…
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Waubun Ogema White Earth School Board Meets
The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board met on Wednesday. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says the board approved the school’s application for ADSIS, (Add-sis) which he tells us more about, Spaeth says the board also approved an overnight field trip, and spring coaching contracts. Earlier this month it was announced that Waubun Assistant Principal Dr Andrea Simon…
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More tips on talking to youth about drugs and alcohol
Earlier this week R&J News shared some tips on how you should talk with youth about drugs and alcohol, as how you interact with youth can influence their choices for good and bad. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says one thing you should do when talking to youth about substances is to show…
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Hillsboro City Commission meets
The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session on Tuesday. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says the commission had lengthy discussions about some potential projects across town including an electrical project, and sewer project. Eggermont also gave an update on the Hillsboro Fire Hall project which is supposed to break ground soon. Eggermont says the…
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Fischbach Introduces Bill To Stop Minimum Staffing Rule For Nursing Homes
Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has introduced legislation that would prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services from implementing the Biden Administration’s minimum staffing rule. The 7th District Republican says “the Biden Administration’s nursing staff mandate was a half-baked, one size fits none plan that will not resolve the nursing staff shortage and will hurt…
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