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It’s National Public Health Week, and every day this week has a different public health focus. Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says Tuesday’s focus is on building healthy neighborhoods, and she explains how they and others can do so. R&J News will post a breakdown of each National Public Health Weeks focus each…
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Spring is among us and the DTOM 22/0 Foundation and Veterans Ranch is gearing up for a busy spring. One of the programs the ranch is offering to area veterans is the Equine Draper Sensory Method therapy sessions which DTOM founder Chris Reder says can have a massive effect on Veterans dealing with service related…
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After hosting Senate and House Bonding Tours last year and not making the Governors list for funding Mahnomen county continues to work on getting funding for the Mahnomen Hospital renovation. Mahnomen County Commission Chair Darvin Schoenborn gives an update on the work being done and explains why this project is so crucial. Schoenborn shared his…
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Quarter 4 is in full swing at the Norman County East School District and Principal Raina Askin reminds parents with pre/k aged children to get signed up for screening which will take place this week. Askin also reminds students and parents with students currently in or planning to be in drivers ed about the Drivers…
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After a mild winter an impact of the Minnesota and North Dakota pest populations is likely. University of Minnesota Extension Regional Educator Anthony Hanson explains the implications this weather can have in the Spring and Summer months when it comes to pests. Hanson also explained things that producers should consider doing this planting season when…
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There’s not much time left for Traill County residents to file for an elected office. Anyone interested in running for a local city, county or school board race must have their paperwork filed by 4pm on Monday, April 8.
HILLSBORO, ND—Monday’s Hillsboro City Commission meeting included an update on the city’s swimming pool. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us what areas of the pool need work. Eggermont says the City Commission also set a date for this year’s Cleanup Week. The Hillsboro City Commission did approve a bid from Simon’s Lawncare to handle…
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Three farmers in the Mahnomen area will be receiving grants from the Rural Energy for America program for renewable energy projects. Dean Walz will receive $70,600 to buy and install a 40 kilowatt solar array for his dairy farm. Patrick Noll will receive a $75,526 grant to buy and install an energy efficient grain dryer…
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The Ulen Hitterdal School District will be holding an open house on Wednesday, as they prepare for their April 9 referendum election. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says the open house is an excellent way for you to get any questions or information about the referendum answered. The Open House will take place from 6:30…
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The Ada Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts Troop #624 will take the streets of Ada on Tuesday evening scouting for food. Troop leader Pat Pfund tells us more. If you won’t be around Tuesday evening and would like to donate contact Pat Pfund or any member of the Cub or Boy Scouts to have a…
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