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The Norman County East School Board approved a resolution that authorizes the issuance of bonds from their May referendum. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more. Nudell says they are also looking for candidates to run for three open school board positions in the fall. Nudell also gave an administrative update that included…
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The Annual Mayport Summerfest celebration kicks off Wednesday, and runs through Saturday. Event organizer Ashley Freehauf highlights some of the events they have planned early in the week. Freehauf says the fun continues into the weekend with tons of activities that begin Friday, including a new event in the vendor show. A full schedule of…
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The Ada City Council held a special meeting on Monday night. One topic for the special meeting was an update on repairs and maintenance at the Dekko Community Center. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the general obligation tax abatement that had been on the agenda was tabled because of some new updates. The issue is…
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At the previous Hillsboro City Commission meeting, it seemed the months-long search for the city’s next Public Works Superintendent had finally come to an end. However, the position has reopened as Sheena Schmeets of Grafton has declined the position. Commission President, Levi Reese, gives the reason behind Schmeets’ decision. There was one other finalist, but…
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A great deal has been written and said about abortion and how women are affected. But men are also affected by abortion. Beth Burris with the ministry SaveOne shares a story about a man affected by an abortion. Beth Burris was a guest on Monday’s “Food For Thought” program on KKCQ. You can learn more…
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MAHNOMEN, MN— Monday’s Mahnomen City Council meeting was on the quiet side. The Council heard a presentation from Professor Eric Castle of the University of Minnesota-Crookston on the city’s Emerald Ash-Borer management plan. According to Professor Castle, 66 percent of the trees on city-owned property are ash trees. That’s 463 trees. While the Emerald Ash-Borer…
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A long-time girls basketball coach in the area has found a new home. According to the agenda for Monday’s Barnesville School Board meeting, Bill Gottenborg will be hired as new coach of the Trojans’ girls basketball team. You’ll remember Gottenborg resigned as Hawley girls basketball coach last month after over 40 years…and also resigned his…
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The Minnesota Legislative Session is over, and bonding funding has been decided, and many entities across greater Minnesota are frustrated with the Legislature over the lack of action. The Mahnomen County Commission is one of those groups after the Mahnomen Hospital Project was not selected for funding. Mahnomen County Commission Chair Darvin Schoenborn voiced his…
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Construction continues to progress at the Mahnomen School. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on how things are progressing in the remodel portion of the project. Bisek says things are also going well in the new addition portion of the project. R&J News will continue to provide updates on the Construction at the…
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There’s been lots of talk as of late about the Avian Flu and the impact it has on the poultry and cattle industry after outbreaks across the country. Many outside the agriculture industry aren’t aware of this growing problem and the impacts it can have. Ron Visser of Waukon Dairy explains what Avian Flu is…
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