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ADA, MN—One item at Wednesday’s Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting was the comprehensive and civil readiness presentation. This used to be known as the “World’s Best Workforce.” Ada-Borup-West Superintendent Aaron Cook talks about the presentation. Cook spoke to R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer following Wednesday’s Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting.
HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad City Council has in the past dealt with concerns about animals….from dogs to wild turkeys. At this past Monday’s City Council meeting, Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says there was another complaint about a dog. Did that dog bite anyone? Johnson reminds pet owners to keep their animals under control.
Moving from the Minnesota State House to the US House. That’s what District 4A Representative Heather Keeler wants to do, as she’s running for the Minnesota District 7 seat in the US House currently held by Michelle Fischbach. Keeler talks about what she would bring to Washington. Keeler was in Ada recently to speak at…
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NAYTAHWAUSH, MN—Five people were arrested Thursday after White Earth Tribal Police executed a narcotics search warrant in Naytahwaush. Police say 25-year-old Bradley Auginaush and 22-year-old Daniah Goodwin were both taken into custody on charges of drug possession and outstanding warrants. Also, 25-year-old Shayna King and 28-year-old David Roy were both arrested on allegations of child…
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The Hillsboro School Board met in regular session on Thursday morning. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh says the biggest item on this month’s agenda was the approval of the 2026/2027 District Calendar. Dryburgh says the board also approved a few staffing items on Thursday, and that the district is also looking to fill some staffing positions. …
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The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train returns to Mahnomen next Tuesday, and people from all across the region are invited to Mahnomen to check out this winter spectacle. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther shares the details about their upcoming visit. Guenther says that the city is thankful that the Holiday Train continues to make…
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The Waubun FACS Class is currently collecting toys and other gifts for a toy drive. Waubun FACS Teacher Joan Refshaw tells us more about their toy drive, and the kind of donations they’re accepting. If you would like to donate a gift or supplies, Refshaw asks that you drop off your donation by the end…
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The American Medical Association and The Ad Council have started their annual “Get Your Flu Shot” campaign. This year’s campaign is called “No Time For Flu” Dr. Lase Ajyai, a pediatrician and board chair elect of the American Medical Association, was asked when is the best time to get a flu shot. Dr. Ajyai explains…
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HAWLEY, MN—A recent survey found that over 72-thousand Minnesotans will spend this Christmas alone. Hawley Lutheran Church is holding a special service this Sunday night called Blue Christmas that’s aimed at providing comfort for those who will be apart from family. Pastor Andrea of Hawley Lutheran Church talks about the Blue Christmas service. Pastor…
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