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The Women in Ag Conference is set to take place on February 6 and University of Minnesota Extension is still taking early bird registration for people interested in attending the conference and saving a few bucks. Susanne Hinrichs of Minnesota Extension highlights the purpose of the conference. Hinrichs also explained why University of Minnesota Extension…
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School is back in session at the Ada Borup West School and while the weather has been uncharacteristic so far it will get cold later this week, and ABW elementary principal Bree Triplett reminds parents to make sure that their kids are dressed appropriately. ABW high school principal Josh Carlson also reminds people to give…
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The Norman County East School Board met for their first meeting on Wednesday morning and it was a big one as they have appointed a new board member to take the seat previously held by Terri Pazdernik who resigned in December. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us who the board appointed. Reorganization was…
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There will be a changing of the guard, so to speak, for the Hillsboro Business Association in 2024. Outgoing President, J.R. Strom, informed the association he will be stepping away from the leadership role this year. He shares his outgoing remarks with R & J News. The office remains open at this time. Strom encourages…
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As students across the region start going back to school after Christmas break, illness will continue to spread across schools. Norman Mahnomen Public Health and School Nurse Tracy Johnson says that one thing that can help prevent the spread and infection of illness is getting an appropriate amount of sleep. Johnson says that parents should…
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Minnesota weather has been uncharacteristically warm so far this winter season and the lack of snow and cold weather will likely affect Minnesota’s deer population. MN DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says that this is the winter Minnesota deer hunters have been asking for. Baden says that the warm weather could also have…
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The Women’s Expo at the Sanford Center in Bemidji that was originally scheduled for January 5th and 6th has been postponed to this Spring. A new date is yet to be announced. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact mkhattab@thesanfordcenter.com
Executive Director of the Northwest Arts Council Mara Hanel was in studio to talk about an exciting event coming to the Fosston area: Along with Mara Hanel, there will be several guests in attendance from around the state: Prior to the public meeting their will be a private Art Tour. Guests from varying art and…
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The Association of Minnesota Counties met in December to discuss multiple issues throughout the State of Minnesota. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee was in studio to give a little bit of insight on what the conference was like: The AMC Conference was held last month in St Paul. The Association of Minnesota Counties is a…
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Now that 2024 has arrived, here’s a story we’ll be hearing about in the new year. Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson has been part of a group that’s working on an Emergency Management Readiness Funding Bill that will be discussed in St. Paul. Testimony at the Minnesota capitol is scheduled for this spring. …
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