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Norman County Ag Day is on Wednesday in Halstad, and all area producers are invited to attend. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension gives us a preview of the event, and who will be presenting. Ag Day also gives a chance for area youth to get involved, and Linda Houglum of Norman County Extension tells…
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Yesterday it was announced that an 11 year old student at Magelssen Elementary was detained after bringing a handgun to school. Earlier this morning R&J News had a discussion with Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk about the incident. Selk gives a brief overview of the situation, and praises a staff member for their actions that led…
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About 100 people attended Thursday night’s Hillsboro Public School Board special meeting. The district, faced with around $500,000 in budget cuts for the next school year, has multiple options on the table. The board fielded public comments, questions, concerns, and ideas from over 20 students, staff, and community members. Superintendent Jon Dryburgh was pleased with…
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Coming up with a New Years Resolution can be hard, and many have a hard time committing to a long term goal, or plan. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says if you’re one of these people, you could always set small goals as your resolution. Myers shares some things you could do as…
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Area students and parents are reminded about the upcoming registration opening for the new Ada Bio Girls organization on January 14.Chapter Director Tera Johnson tells us more about Bio Girls, and the upcoming registration period. To give you a better understanding of the organization, Johnson also told us the kinds of activities they will be…
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During his appearance on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman told us about a Mental Health Call Center that’s available to Polk County residents, and the surrounding communities. During his discussion Tadman told us how the call center differs from calling 911, and what its purpose is. One question Tadman…
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2024 was a big year at the Mahnomen School District, as they were able to break dirt on a sizable school renovation, and expansion project. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek reminds residents what’s being done, and included in the construction project. Bisek also gave an update on construction and where things are at, as well as…
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The Holidays are over, and REACH is celebrating another successful Holiday Season. REACH Director Stephanie Schneck gives us a recap of what programs they had going on during the holidays, and how they went. While the Holidays are over, the need for donations continues as REACH still has many year-round programs going on. Schneck tells…
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The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club will be holding a snowmobile safety class on Saturday, January 11 in Twin Valley. Dave Jensen of the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club tells us more, about the class, and what’s needed going into it. Jensen talked more about the class, and what students will be learning, and doing. Lastly, Jensen shared some…
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While Minnesotans and North Dakotans are used to driving in winter conditions, road conditions can often be worse than they appear. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager reminds drivers to drive the conditions this winter, and to test the road before getting up to speed. Hager also reminds Ada residents about the City’s winter parking rules,…
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