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The Traill County Historical Society is offering grants to Traill County non-profits looking to undertake historic preservation projects. Ed Laxdal of the Trail County Historical Society tells us more. Laxdal also gave examples on what kinds of projects they fund, and he also explained how an entity interested in a grant can apply. Again the…
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The Gary City Council took the next steps in the demolition of the remaining parts of the old Norman County East Elementary School at their meeting on Wednesday night. Gary Mayor Buck Engen tells us more. Engen says the city council also approved the construction of a bus stop shelter that will be built by…
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ADA, MN—You may know that Office Supplies Plus in Ada has new ownership. Lee Ann Hall and Richard Gill recently sold the business to Kody Krier and Allie Hegvick. Hall talks about the decision to sell the business after owning it for 20 years. Hall talks about the changes she’s seen in the business over…
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R&J News continues its coverage of Fire Prevention Week with comments from Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman. Tadman has these fire safety reminders: Tadman also reminds homeowners to clear their vents…and he shares a personal story about why this is important.
The 4th Annual REACH Radiothon on KRJB Radio was held yesterday. REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schneck gives a recap of the radiothon, and reminds us what this year’s donations will go toward. Schneck also thanked everyone who donated, and she explained how you can still donate in case you missed Thursday’s Radiothon. For more information…
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The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday. Buxton Mayor, Travis Soderberg, informed the council that the scheduled demolition of the property at 307 Broadway, the former hardware store, currently owned by Dennis Riedhammer of Riedhammer Masonry, LLC, is once again delayed. Soderberg explains the reason for the additional delay. In other business, the…
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Its National Fire Prevention Week, and the Twin Lakes Fire Department is raising awareness so that tragedy can be averted. Ed Snetsinger of Twin Lakes Fire Department says this year’s fire prevention week theme is based around fire alarms and he goes over some important reminders. Snetsinger says carbon monoxide awareness is also another topic…
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The Mahnomen Student Council held their annual blood drive earlier this week. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson says the event was a huge success, and that student council thanks the community for turning out. Pederson also announced this month’s Mahnomen Student of the Month Awards. Finally Pederson gave an update on the schools Community Ed…
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The Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge (FRGR) will be holding their annual Walk for the Wild Event this Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge. Larissa Fitzgerald of the FRGR tells us more about the event, and how you can get registered. Fitzgerald tells us more about the Friends of Rydell…
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On Tuesday R&J News told you about the Ada Borup West School Board moving forward in the process of adopting a school forest program. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program on Wednesday, and went into further detail on the program. Triplett tells us more about how…
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