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The Norman County East School Board approved a handful of hirings at their meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says the hirings included a couple coaches and a custodian. Nudell also provided an update on the school construction project, which still has some projects that need to be finished. The Norman…
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October is Cyber Security Month, and Office Supplies Plus in Ada is encouraging people to beware of internet scams. Kody Krier of Office Supplies Plus tells us more about an internet scam that he’s seeing pop up recently, and what you should do if you come across it. There are lots of people trying to…
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The Minnesota Deer Gun season is less than a month away, and the Minnesota DNR is reminding hunters that they may be required to test their deer for Chronic Wasting Disease this season. DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden explains. Baden says the mandatory testing is only during the deer gun opener, and that if you…
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FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council has an interesting item on the agenda for Monday night’s Council meeting. There’s a proposal to change the City Code to remove supervisory powers from the Mayor over City staff. If the proposal is approved, the full Council would be in charge of the staff only at a monthly City…
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It’s National School Bus Safety Week, and agencies across the nation are promoting the importance of bus safety, and the proper bus safety practices. Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us more about School Bus Safety, and what they’re doing to celebrate. Sanders also tells us some things that parents and/or schools should…
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BAGLEY, MN—Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley is holding its annual Fall Festival this Saturday. Gladys Luecken of the Faith Lutheran Church Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (WELCA) chapter has details. Luecken says there will also be a country store Saturday. The Fall Festival and turkey dinner at Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley…
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Each year, dozens of emergency personnel are struck and killed by vehicles while working on a roadway incident. This number is very concerning, and in response the State of Minnesota has laws in place to protect our emergency personnel called Ted Foss Laws. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us what you should do if…
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Waste is a major concern for any business, especially for businesses that work with food. Nokota Packers in Buxton recently rolled out a new product to cut down on food waste, specifically with their potatoes. Carissa Olsen of Nokota Packers tells us more. Olsen tells us just how much food is saved from this new…
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Earlier this week, R&J News reported that the Ada Borup West was reporting strong 2024 MCA State Testing scores. During her appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett talked more about these scores, and how they will affect things moving forward. To get a better understanding of how these assessments…
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MEA break is here, and for families in the Mahnomen School District, that means information on the first Parent Teacher Conferences of the year will be sent home soon. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more. Pederson was a guest on the Mahnomen School News, which airs Wednesdays at 9:30 AM on Gold 101.5…
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