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ND School Board Filing Deadline Approaching

North Dakota school boards will be holding elections on June 10. And there’s not much time left to file as a candidate for those elections.   If you’re interested in running for a seat on your local North Dakota school board, the deadline to file is 4pm on April 7.   In Hillsboro, there’s one at…
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March 24, 2025 0

Fertile Beltrami’s Sidney Erickson visits Washington DC through 4H 

Fertile Beltrami Senior Sidney Erickson was recently in Washington DC for a visit through the Minnesota 4H Ag Ambassador Ignite program. Erickson tells us more about the purpose of the visit, and she also shared some takeaways from the experience.  Erickson also spoke more about being a 4H Ag Ambassador, and what the position entails. …
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March 24, 2025 0

Hawley construction, and middle school principal search update 

Over the last couple school years students and staff at Hawley have had to adjust, as their school construction progressed. Hawley Superintendent Phil Jensen tells us more about Phase 1 of their construction project, which is nearing its end.  Hawley is also in the midst of a new middle school building construction project, which Jensen…
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March 24, 2025 0

City of Hillsboro Update 

The City of Hillsboro is looking to do some extensive work on their city electrical system, and the City will be taking a big step forward in the project. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more.  Eggermont also explained what the city hopes to accomplish with this project.  Lastly Egremont wants residents to mark…
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March 22, 2025 0

Bagley Senior Center Fundraiser Sunday

BAGLEY, MN—There’s going to be a fundraiser for the Bagley Senior Center Sunday.  Pamela French, who represents the Senior Center, says there will be a lot going on. French describes some of the items in the silent auction. All proceeds will go toward the Roof Fund for the Bagley Senior Center.  French says $37,000 has…
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March 22, 2025 0

What do I do if my child ingests something poisonous?  

Health emergencies can be a very stressful event for parents of children, and how you react to them can have major implications. This is especially true for accidental poisonings. Throughout this past week R&J News has been telling you about the different ways you can lower the chance of a poisoning in your home, with…
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March 22, 2025 0

Mahnomen School News

MAHNOMEN, MN—Elementary students in Mahnomen will be putting on some concerts soon.  Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us about them. Meanwhile, over at the high school, Mahnomen’s chapter of the National Honor Society has inducted some new members. Pederson says Mahnomen’s National Honor Society chapter has 25 members.


March 22, 2025 0

Eichorn resigns from Minnesota Senate 

Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn has resigned from his position in the Minnesota Senate after being federally charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution.  Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) said the resignation was received early Wednesday, and that the Senate was planning to expel him.  Senator Johnson also explained why his caucus…
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March 21, 2025 0

North Dakota Game and Fish Update 

After a slower winter season, North Dakota Game and Fish is gearing up for what’s expected to be a great spring for hunting and fishing. Game and Fish Warden Drew Johnson tells us what seasons are coming up soon.  North Dakota also has a number of hunting seasons where you can only get a license…
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March 21, 2025 0

Mahnomen Construction still on schedule

Over the last couple years, the Mahnomen School has been undergoing a massive renovation, and the project remains on schedule for completion later this year. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek tells us where things are at in the project, and he also shares some reminders for people looking to visit the school this summer.  For more…
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March 21, 2025 0