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This Sunday, Grace Lutheran Church in Ada will be saying goodbye to their longtime Pastor Jack Carlson, who is retiring after 11 years of service to the church. R&J News had the opportunity to talk with Pastor Jack, who talks more about his upcoming retirement, and next journey in life. Over the 11 years Pastor…
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The Waubun Ogema White Earth School Board approved a capital plan at their meeting on Wednesday night. Waubun Ogema White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more about this plan, and what kinds of things are included in it. Spaeth says that one item included in this project includes a purchase of a new reading…
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The Minnesota Legislative Session came to an end Monday, and a special session is expected in the coming days. One bill that’s expected to come out of this legislative session is the bonding bill. Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip tells us what he’s hearing about the bill, and what it would…
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The Ada Borup West FCCLA chapter is seeking the community’s help in fundraising for the National FCCLA Conference in July. Ada Borup West FCCLA member and national qualifier Kadence Thom tells us more about the fundraiser they’re holding. Audrina Eggen of Ada Borup West FCCLA tells us more about the FCCLA National Convention, and what…
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The school year is coming to an end at the Mahnomen School, and all are invited to come celebrate graduation later this evening. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us what you need to know if you’d like to attend. In other school news, Pederson says there’s still time to get your child signed up…
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After a delay in planting due to recent rain, farmers are looking to get back into their fields to finish their planting. Josh Erbes of Centrol tells us how planting is progressing across the Red River Valley after these delays. The Red River valley has seen some sizable temperature swings over the last week and…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—The White Earth Tribal and Community College will hold an Earth Summit next week. White Earth Community Extension Educator Robert Shimek says the Earth Summit is an expansion of last year’s White Earth Water Summit. Shimek tells us researchers from the University of Minnesota will be among those making presentations. There will also be…
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Thursday was a big day for the Goodridge School District as ground was broken on their school addition project. Goodridge Superintendent Tom Loberg tells us how the groundbreaking ceremony went, as many Goodridge community members and students were involved. Loberg says the ceremony was also a great way for the district to say thank you…
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While the sun has been a rare sight this week, people are encouraged to make sure they are protecting themselves from the sun’s harmful rays. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health shares some advice that all people should follow when it comes to protecting their skin. A question many have when it comes to…
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Record highs for cattle prices are being reported across the country, but the price hikes may not be over yet. Cattle Feeder Tim Kjos expects prices to continue rising, and he explains why the price of beef is so high. Kjos talks more about the effects that droughts have had on the cattle herd in…
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