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February is Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month and Tracy Johnson of Norman Mahnomen Public Health appeared on the Kaleidoscope program to discuss health and unhealthy relationships and what parents should be on the lookout for in their children. Before discussing the red flags in a relationship Johnson first explained what makes a healthy relationship. Johnson…
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The Annual Norman County East Snow Daze celebration kicked off Monday morning with the crowning of a King and Queen at their Snow Daze Coronation. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin has the results. The fun does not stop with the crowing of the court. Askin says that they also have a full week of…
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On Monday, R&J News told you about PFO: Patent Foramen Ovale. It’s a heart condition that Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel of Crookston says was the likely cause of two strokes she suffered last year. Kiel tells us more about PFO. On Wednesday, R&J News will talk with Rep. Kiel about what she’s most proud…
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The Ada-Borup-West School is holding a science fair on Thursday. High School Principal Josh Carlson is asking for your help. If you’d like to volunteer to be a judge at Thursday’s science fair, call the Ada-Borup-West School at 218-784-5300.
A man from Borup was found dead over the weekend inside a fish house on Norcross Lake. White Earth Police say they were called to conduct a welfare check on Saturday. They found 37-year-old Nathan Ray of Borup inside the fish house and he was unresponsive. Investigators believe Ray died from carbon monoxide poisoning, but…
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Halstad, MN – The 2nd annual Katie Brommenschenkel Vilmo memorial scholarship corn hole tournament is coming February 10th at the Halstad LRC and Karen Brommenschenkel provides some details and how to register. To sign up – email mcoauette@isd599.org and we’ll have more from Karen in future newscasts.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced this morning that he will not be seeking a third term as governor of North Dakota highlighting the progress made during his two terms in office. In the announcement Burgum said “We’ve made incredible progress these past seven years, from record tax relief and historic investments in infrastructure, education…
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The Minnesota Ag Expo kicked off earlier this week, and in attendance was Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association President Corey Hanson, and according to him the Expo was a success. Hanson says that there were no major focuses or talking points at this year’s expo but he says there were a lot of…
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Over 100 people enjoyed pancakes and sausage at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hillsboro, Sunday. St. Rose’s Knights of Columbus council hosted the extra breakfast to raise funds for the youth group’s summer retreat. Gross proceeds amounted to approximately $2,200. The council is off to a great start in 2024, not just with…
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued an update to the Groundwater Protection rule map map that will help farmers across the state comply with the new Groundwater Protection Rules. The rule restricts fall application of nitrogen fertilizer in areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination, and it outlines steps to reduce the severity of contamination in…
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