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MAHNOMEN, MN—Monday’s Mahnomen City Council meeting was a quick one, lasting 23 minutes. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says the Council approved the purchase of several tree grates for the downtown area. Another issue the Council addressed was a suggestion that the City install kiosks for used needles in certain areas of Mahnomen. Guenther says…
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You’re invited to the Norman County Fairgrounds this weekend, for the Annual Norman County 4H Share the Fun Event. Norman County 4H Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us more about the event. Now’s a great time for area youth to get involved with their local 4H chapter, and Houglum explains how your son or daughter…
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With the Middle School construction project nearing completion, the Hawley School District has shifted a lot of their focus to staffing, especially as the school year comes closer and closer to completion. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson. Ellingson says staff observations and evaluations have been another way they’re gearing up for the opening of the…
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In a time where social media has become ingrained in our society, combat against misinformation in agriculture continues to be a major priority for those in agriculture. That’s where people like Ag Advocate & Social Media Influencer Michelle Miller aka “Farm Babe” come into play. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier recently had the opportunity to…
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Did you know that bowling has become one of the biggest youth sports in Norman County when looking at participating numbers? Norman County Bowling Coach Jesse Keller says he now has over thirty Norman County Students participating in youth leagues each week, and that number continues to grow. Keller says Norman County isn’t the only…
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It’s Public Health week, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is celebrating by promoting, and celebrating the work and services they offer in our communities. Sarah Kjono of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health talks more about Public Health Week, and the ways it has changed over the years. Kjono says Public Health offices have a huge impact in everyday…
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Did you know that Minnesota is home to the largest peat bog in the lower 48 states, which also includes a mile long boardwalk? State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us more about this hidden Minnesota gem called Big Bog State Recreation Area. Like many area state parks, Drake says Big Bog State Recreation Area…
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If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, the Friends of Maplewood State Park invite you to their annual Maple Syrup Day at Maplewood State Park. Event representative Linda Today previews the event. Today says the event is free to attend, but you will need a park pass to get in. You can learn…
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The Ada Public Works Department is getting a new building this year, and there’s a lot of excitement about the project within the department. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen says he is happy to see something good come from a bad situation. Rasmussen shares some of the ways that this new building could be…
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Cell phones are engrained in our everyday life nowadays, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking drivers to put your phone down when driving, or face the consequences. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says they are in the midst of a Toward Zero Death Distracted Driving Campaign, which means they will be doing extra…
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