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Its national child passenger safety week, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health will be holding a car seat safety check event later today in Ada. Norman-Mahnomen Public Health Car Seat Technician Ashley Braun tells us more. Braun says events like this are important, because while all carseats must pass the same standards, they are also very different…
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The Norman County Board of Commissioners met in regular session late last week, and had multiple discussions regarding county staffing. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl says this included an update on the county Veterans Service Officer position. Budget talks are the main focus of the county right now, and Holl also gave an update on…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—During this year’s Minnesota Legislative session, the bonding bill that passed included funds for renovations at the Mahnomen Hospital and Nursing Home. City officials had been lobbying for the bonds for several years. But at Monday’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the Council approved a contract for a lobbyist for the upcoming Minnesota Legislative session. …
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There will be a meatball supper and photo op at the Fridhem Lutheran Church in Lengby September 26 meal served from 5:30-7:00pm. Menu includes meatballs, mashed potatoes & gravy,corn, dinner rolls, apple & pumpkin desserts, coffee & lemonade. The supper will help the Church in supporting it’s youth program and their activities, Becky Kahlbaugh tells…
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It’s one thing for people to talk about the Red River, but a river that actually looks red is something completely different. Earlier this month, there were reports that the water of the Goose River near Caledonia turned red, which isn’t a color one associates with a healthy river. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality…
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The harvest has begun in the Red River Valley, with trucks filled with sugar beets making their way on area roads. Farmers will be keeping an eye on the forecast as they harvest their crops. AccuWeather senior meteorologist Chad Merrill tells us what the harvest weather forecast will be. Chad Merrill will have his forecast…
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CROOKSTON, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. Formal charges have now been filed against a man accused in a weekend shooting in Mentor. 79-year-old Leslie Manford Anderson has been charged in Polk County with attempted second degree murder and six other felony counts, including first degree assault, second degree assault…
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The Ada Borup West School Board held a special meeting on Tuesday morning, and the agenda included two items including a presentation from head cross country coach Tyler Hennen, and a discussion about first grade class section staffing. Ada BoruP West Superintendent Aaron Cook gives us the rundown of the meeting. The Ada Borup West…
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After receiving a series of late applications, the Wild Rice Watershed District is sharing reminders to local landowners regarding the watershed’s rules regarding permit applications. Tera Jenson of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more. In other Wild Rice Watershed News, Jensen says they recently wrapped up a project on the lower wild rice…
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The Bagley Flyers Booster Club is helping to get the Bagley Homecoming game started with some pomp and circumstance and of course, food. This coming Friday, September the 25th at 5pm and going until 6:30pm they will be hosting a tailgate for the game and for the 3rd year in a row, will have meats…
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