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It’s National Public Health week and every day this week there’s a different focus or theme to bring awareness too. Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about today’s theme which centers around new tools and innovations in the health field. R&J News will continue to highlight daily themes for the rest…
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Spring is here, and after a dry winter Rob Baden of the Minnesota DNR expects it to be a bad year for ticks and encourages people to be extra vigilant of deer ticks this spring. For more information on Lyme Disease prevention go to the Lyme Disease prevention webpage on the Center for Disease Control…
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The weather is starting to get warmer and that means farmers should be keeping an even closer eye on their grain bin moisture levels. NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang tells us some things that all producers should consider this spring. The rise in temperature increases the chances of issues happening in grain bin storage…
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New information is available about the death of an inmate at the Northwest Regional Correction Center in Crookston. Back on February14, an inmate was found unresponsive in his cell. The man had been arrested for a DWI in Norman County. The final autopsy reports show the man’s death was a suicide by hanging.
Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson says gaps in weather radar coverage can mean communities don’t get adequate warning of an approaching storm. He says a new radar installed in Wendell, Minnesota, recently spotted something the Grand Forks radar didn’t. Johanson says he and other emergency management directors in Minnesota will approach the State…
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A benefit for the family of Stacy and Cody Prestegord will take place this Sunday at the Twin Valley Community Center. Event Organizer Kaylie Bekkerus says the community support for this benefit has been huge and shares more information on the benefit. Bekkerus says they have also received many donations for the silent auction ranging…
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The City of Dilworth will be hosting a farewell celebration for their Community Center this Saturday. City Administrator Peyton Mastera explains why the center is closing its doors and why they wanted to hold a farewell. Mastera says they have a full day of events scheduled and shares what they have in store. With the…
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White Earth nation held their Primary Election yesterday. The only seat that was on the primary ticket was the Chairperson, a position currently held by Michael Fairbanks. The candidates running for chairperson were Michael Fairbanks, Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts, Donovan Burnette, and Karen Mannypenny. Per White Earth Nation election rules, if a candidate receives 50% or…
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After hosting the Junior High Honor Band and Choir last fall the Mahnomen School will be hosting the Sub Section 30 Senior High Honor Band and Choir festival on Friday evening. Mahnomen Band and Choir teacher Jill Bisek tells us more. Bisek says the school is excited to be able to host the festival this…
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The Ada Borup West FFA chapter will be going to this year’s Minnesota State Conference on April 20 at the University of Minnesota Campus in St Paul. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage walks us through this year’s conference and what they have lined up. Savage says in total they will be sending 15…
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