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A former Bagley school resource officer and Clearwater County Sheriff’s deputy has pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct. Neil Dolan admitted to sexually abusing three students in his office at the Bagley High School from 2016 to 2019. Dolan was working as a uniformed sheriff’s deputy at the time. On Wednesday in Clearwater County Court,…
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WEST FARGO, ND—Here’s an update to a story R&J Broadcasting has been following. The motorcyclist who was killed Wednesday night in West Fargo in a crash with an SUV has been identified and the driver of the SUV has been charged. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 31- year-old Thomas Fradet of Fargo was going…
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HILLSBORO, ND—It’s said there’s no such thing as a free lunch; but in Hillsboro Saturday morning, there will be a free breakfast. The Hillsboro Business Association is holding its annual Customer Appreciation Breakfast at the Main Street Community Center. HBA President JR Strom has details. Strom says they usually serve over 100 people at the…
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Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment packets have gone out for the Mahnomen School. Aimee Pederson with the Mahnomen School encourages parents to get those enrollments in – and there will be a prize incentive. Next week, the Mahnomen ECFE will be back in the classroom. Mahnomen Community Education also has a few upcoming events, including Estate…
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ADA, MN—Officials from Ada and Norman County met Wednesday afternoon in Ada to prepare for possible flooding over the next few days. Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson has the latest. Johanson was asked if there are any places in Ada that are vulnerable to flooding. Johanson says there are no current plans to make…
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The Traill County Career Expo & Job Fair was held on Wednesday in Mayville. Jim Murphy with the Traill County EDC says in just five years, the event has grown rapidly. Murphy says the biggest part of the Expo & Job Fair is letting people know what’s available in the area. Murphy says people may…
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From OOF-da Tacos to Elephant Ears the OOF-da Taco stand has been seen at hundreds of local events and sites throughout the years. OOF-da Tacos owners Greg and Donna Parenteau are looking for a buyer to take over their popular franchise. The OOF-da Tacos franchise was established in 1985 and Greg and Donna purchased the…
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The first ever Norman County Spring Expo is still on for this Sunday at the Hendrum School Building. One of the Expo’s organizers, Ann Tommerdahl, says they’ve had to make a small change in the event. Another organizer, Dena Bishop, says there will be several vendors at the Spring Expo. The Norman County Spring Expo…
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When it comes to great causes, the Hoops for Hope basketball tournament is a slam dunk for the whole family! Hoops For Hope Founder Jason Brumwell joined James Cardarelli on KKCQ’s Food for Thought Program to discuss the upcoming tournament, including some of the history behind the tournament. Brumwell and Hoops for Hope want to…
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4-12-23 Twin Valley, MN – The City of Twin Valley City Council met for their April Meeting on Monday night and Mayor Michael Bolton spoke with R&J News following the meeting to recap some of the agenda items. The biggest piece of the meeting was the updating of language for the chicken/poultry ordinance, after having…
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