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It’s National FFA Week, and the Ada Borup West FFA Chapter is celebrating accordingly, by promoting FFA and its members, with the hopes of getting more students involved in organization. Hannah Brandt is a member of the Ada Borup West FFA Chapter, and she shares the kinds of opportunities that FFA offers to area students. …
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There’s a new face at the Fosston Police Department. Late last year Officer Ryan Skipper joined the Fosston Police Department, and he’s starting to get situated in his new position. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Officer Skipper, who tells us more about himself, and his law enforcement career. Skipper explains what…
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Coming up on Wednesday, the Norman County East Riverwatch Chapter will be participating in their annual Forum Competition. Katelyn Duray of Norman County East Riverwatch tells us more. Riverwatch member Mina Kjono says this competition is the conclusion of over two months of hard work. Ramsey Ellingworth explains what Riverwatch is, and their mission as…
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Coming up this weekend, the Rydell Wildlife Refuge will be hosting their annual Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl, and all are invited to take part. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen gives us a preview of this year’s event. Knutsen says they will have a limited number of skis and snowshoes available for rent. Knutsen says there…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approved the purchase of internal communication tools at their meeting last week. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more about this newest investment. Spaeth says the board also approved a pair of overnight trips for student groups. Other items from the meeting included administrative reports, and the approval of spring…
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With different strands of illnesses making its rounds across Minnesota and North Dakota, area residents are reminded to make sure they are taking extra steps in exercising good health habits. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health tells us more. In a time where vaccine rates are dropping, and cases of the measles are starting to…
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All are invited out to Itasca State Park this weekend, as they will be holding their annual Old Time Ice Harvest demonstration event. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox previews this week’s event. For more information on Itasca State Park events and services, go to the park’s webpage on the Minnesota DNR website at…
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The City of Hillsboro will be undergoing a massive electrical project within the next year, and the city is continuing to make progress in the planning process. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont fills us in on what’s being done. While not directly involved with the project, Eggermont says the Hillsboro Fire Hall project is also…
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Coming up in March, all students in the Hillsboro School District will be participating in a reading program called One Book One School. Hillsboro Elementary Principal Spencer Ruebke tells us more about this very unique program. Ruebke says some classes were also selected to participate in NAET testing this year, which will be taken on…
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Year two of the Ada Bio Girls is now underway, and the group is bigger than it’s ever been. Ada Bio Girls Site Director Tera Johnson is excited to announce that they have filled all their available spots, and doubled the size of last year’s group. Johnson gives us a preview of their Bio Girls…
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