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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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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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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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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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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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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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Winters in Minnesota and North Dakota can be harsh, and cars stranded in ditches are a common sight across the region. If you find yourself as one of the people stuck in the ditch, Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains what you should do immediately. There are some things you should do to…
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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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Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan made it official Thursday—she’s going to run for the US Senate seat currently held by US Senator Tina Smith. You’ll remember Smith announced last week she would not seek another term in the Senate. Flanagan, like Smith, is a Democrat. Flanagan is a member of the White Earth Band of…
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The school year is flying by at the Mahnomen School District, as it’s already time for parent teacher conferences. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Peterson tells us what parents need to know about conferences. For more information contact the Mahnomen Elementary or High School offices at 218-935-2581, or 218-935-2212.