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FERTILE, MN—Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting featured more talk about mediation between Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew and two unnamed City employees. Attorney Jana Sullivan recommended that mediation between the sides continue, pointing out that “lawsuits bring more conflict.” between the parties. The Council voted 4-1, with Mayor Nephew voting against, to pay $4750 to continue…
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HAWLEY, MN—Entries were turned in over the weekend for the 57th annual Hawley Art Show and Sale, which begins this Thursday and runs through Sunday. Sandy Maydole, one of the co-chairs of the Hawley Art Show, talks about the number of entries for this year’s show. Maydole says there will also be two special demonstrations…
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The Thief River Falls Robotics Team ProDigi recently had the opportunity to travel to Oklahoma, and compete against some of the best robotics teams in the world. ProDigi team leader Briley gives us a recap of their trip to Oklahoma, which saw them making it all the way to the tournament finals. Briley says their…
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The Hawley Middle School Project continues to move closer to completion, and the District will be crossing some big things off their list in the coming days. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson tells us what’s been done, and what they will be doing in the coming days. Anderson says there’s also a lot of…
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It’s state testing season at schools across Minnesota, and at Norman County East, they will be kicking off their MCA testing this week. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says it’s important for parents to make sure their kids are well rested, and prepared before heading to school for testing. Parents with questions about testing…
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During the Norman County Court Administration Office’s Juror Appreciation Day, R&J News had the opportunity to interview the Honorable Annie P Claesson-Huseby, who presides over the court in Norman County. Claesson-Huseby tells us more about herself, and what it’s been like serving in Norman County. When she’s not in court, Claesson-Huseby says she can often…
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Now that the Ada City Council has officially approved a project plan for the Ada Public Works building project, the next step of the project on the City’s side is to flush out the smaller details of the project. Ada City Councilmen Mike Nelson and Jeff Peacock say the council is taking their time on…
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Today marks the beginning of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Today’s focus is on alerts and warnings. A watch is issued when conditions are favorable for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash floods. If you’re in a watch area, be ready to seek shelter if necessary. A warning is issued when severe weather has been…
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R&J Broadcasting Inc, alongside Jacobson Body Shop in Solway held their annual Good Student Award Banquet on Sunday night. Speaking at the banquet was Jacobson Body Shop Co-owner Brooke Pond who shares a message to all area students who may be struggling with something. Jacobson Body Shop has been the presenting sponsor of the Good…
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This Spring, most of Northwest Minnesota will be under a Spring Burning Restriction, which means that people will have to get a permit if they need to burn for a number of reasons. Darren Bundy of the Minnesota DNR Forestry Division explains how Minnesota’s Spring Burning restriction works. Bundy says there are some exceptions that…
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