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FERTILE, MN—On Tuesday, R&J News told you about a special Fertile City Council meeting that would be held this coming Thursday. You can scratch that off your calendar. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden tells R&J News Thursday’s meeting has been canceled. That special closed session meeting was to consider the sale of property. Liden’s cancellation…
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Last week, Lake Park-Audubon Elementary band and music students performed concerts. Lake Park-Audubon Elementary Principal Craig Bahr says it’s interesting to hear the students’ improvement as the year goes on. Bahr says there is some bittersweet news about the Elementary music program at LPA. You can hear the latest Lake Park-Audubon School News Thursday afternoons…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School students and staff are on spring break beginning today, according to High School Principal Terry Baesler. It’s also noted that the Close Up group from Hillsboro is currently in Washington DC on their tour of our nation’s capitol. Baesler says 40 students are on this trip. On Monday, Hillsboro…
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BAGLEY, MN—The tenth annual Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day Dinner will be held Thursday night at the Bagley American Legion. Mike LaVoi of the In Country Vietnam Motorcycle Club says the dinner has grown in recent years. LaVoi also has a message for Vietnam Veterans about Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day. Once again, the Vietnam Veterans Appreciation…
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GRAND FORKS, ND—(From Valley News Live) Bail has been set at $1,000,000 for a homeless man who is accused of shooting at Grand Forks Police officers. 30-year-old Jeffrey Simpson, Jr. was charged Monday in connection with a shooting in the early morning hours of last Friday, March 22. According to court documents, Police removed Simpson’s…
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White Earth Chairman Michael Fairbanks gave an update on the proposed legislation that would transfer ownership of White Earth State Forest to the White Earth Nation. Chairman Fairbanks says he thinks the bill still has time to pass and that he’s been working with legislators. The land transfer bill called HF 4304 is currently tabled…
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Bemidji Parks and Recreation invites area families to attend the Bunny Bash this Friday and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Tourist Information Center in Bemidji. Event organizer Jamie Anderson tells us what you can expect. For more information go to the Bemidji Parks and Recreation Facebook page or their website at…
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REACH is currently in the midst of the Minnesota FoodShare March campaign and is currently seeking donations for their food shelf. Reach Director Stephanie Schenck tells us more. Schenck says they are also looking for food donations as well and explained what items they are most in need of. Donations can be dropped off at…
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The Mahnomen Minnesota Honor Society is seeking people to donate blood for their blood drive on Wednesday, April 3 from 9:15 AM to 1:15 PM at the High School. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more and how you can get registered. Remember that Wednesday, April 3 from 9:15 AM to 1:15 PM at…
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