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The City of Hendrum invites you to the Deck the Halls holiday celebration on Saturday December 9 at the former school in Hendrum. Event organizer Dena Bishop highlights some of this year’s events including a chance to meet Santa Claus himself. Events will start at 9:00 am with the celebration going till 2:00 pm. More…
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The American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Program is in full swing and is always looking for people to send cards to veterans and volunteer. Regional Director of the Service to the Armed Forces and International Services for the American Red Cross Jeff Kazel tells us more about this Holiday Mail Program. Not only…
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Mahnomen County Human Services Director Julie Hanson was honored at the Association of MN Counties annual conference in Minneapolis on Tuesday and was awarded the Outstanding Service Award. The Outstanding Service Award is one of the highest awards given to county staff and elected officials in Minnesota. Hanson tells us how it feels to be…
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Winter fun and the Mayport Winterfest continues into today with a full afternoon of fun. Event organizer Cassie Braaten highlights some of the fun events going on today. Braaten says that there is also a full schedule of events planned for Saturday as well. For more information and a full schedule of events go to…
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The Norman County East FFA is holding a food drive starting on Monday, December 11. Norman County East FFA President Drew Pinske shares the details of the drive and what they’re looking for. Pinske also explained why they’re hosting a food drive and why it’s important for organizations like FFA to get involved in community…
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Ada Boy Scout Luke Jalbert appeared before the Ada City Council on Tuesday night to present his Eagle Scout project that he has planned for the Norman County Historical Society. Jalbert explains more details of his project after receiving a donation from the City of Ada. R&J News will provide an update on Jalberts project…
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FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council held a special meeting Thursday night to go over audits of the City and the City-owned Fair Meadow Nursing Home. Both audits were considered clean–that is, they were prepared according to accounting standards. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden says Fair Meadow’s ability to stay afloat was brought up. Auditor Ashley…
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As we get into the holiday season, the need for people to donate blood goes up. Lynette Nyman, regional communications manager for the American Red Cross in Minnesota and the Dakotas, tells us why. Nyman says scheduling a blood donation is easier than ever, thanks to the Red Cross blood donation app. The Ada Lions…
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FARGO, ND—American Crystal Sugar’s co-operative is now 50 years old. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier asked Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Dan Younggren what the greatest advancement in growing sugar beets has been over those 50 years. Younggren is also a member of the American Crystal Sugar co-op. He spoke with R&J Ag…
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Charges are pending against the adult son of North Dakota US Senator Kevin Cramer after a chase that killed a Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Wednesday evening. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a stolen SUV driven by 42-year-old Ian Cramer of Bismarck was spotted in Hazen. When law enforcement approached Cramer, he took off in…
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