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The Norman County East FFA Chapter will be holding their annual FFA Week celebration next week, and they invite everyone out to the Twin Valley Community Center on Sunday, for a pancake meal fundraiser. NCE FFA Advisor Hannah Baumgartner tells us more. Baumgartner says the meal is also a great way for them to connect…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. Mahnomen City, County and Hospital officials were at the State Capitol earlier this week to garner support for Mahnomen Hospital improvements to be included in the Legislature’s bonding bill. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says it was a productive visit. Guenther says she and…
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WARROAD, MN—The Warroad Robotics team will be heading to the World Championships next week, where students will compete against top programs from around the world. Their robot, built and programmed entirely by the team, has already proven itself capable of competing at the highest level. FRED Team Instructor Jeremy Culleton spoke with us about their…
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Severe Weather Awareness Week may be passed, but the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is sharing some reminders for those looking to take to Minnesota’s lakes this year. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says one thing that boaters should always be aware of is the danger of lightning. Halverson also encourages area residents to get signed…
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With the weather as nice as it has been as of late, and area producers are itching to get in their fields for planting season. However for sugarbeet growers, they’ll have to wait for the time being. Dr Tom Peters of NDSU Extension says the ground is still too cold, and it will be awhile…
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News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District
The Mahnomen School Board had further discussions about substitute teacher staffing, and whether to contract for more substitute teachers at their meeting earlier this week. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us more. Simon says the board also set a date for their Federal Programs and Impact Aid Spring hearing. The Mahnomen School Board also adopted…
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Earlier this year, the United States Trade Representative, launched Section 301 investigation in response to allegations that United States trade partners are taking advantage of unfair trade practices, leading to issues in the United States domestic sugar market. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers association explains. Weber explains why it’s important for…
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The Win-E-Mac School Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening and approved a number of staffing items. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more. Cook says the board also approved a technology purchase. The Win-E-Mac School Board also approved a renewal of an operating referendum, which cCook tells us more about. The Win-E-Mac School…
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