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It’s February and the House of Representatives have made little to no progress on passing a new farm bill. Former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Don Schiefelbein says he is not confident in a new farm bill being passed this year due to it being an election year. Schiefelbein explained what he as a cattle…
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The Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association is seeking new members. Corn and Soybean Growers President Corey Hanson says being a part of the organization can help make real changes in the agriculture industry and your community. People interested in joining are encouraged to contact Corey Hanson at cmhanson@outlook.com or any of the Norman…
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It’s Sno Daze week at the Waubun school which means that students have a full week of fun planned. Sno Daze Candidate Thea Bevins says the week kicks off Monday morning with the Sno Daze Coronation. The Sno Daze Court also includes a prince and princess candidate. The students representing their classes are: 7th Grade:…
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Interviews for the next superintendent of Hillsboro Public Schools begin today. The three finalists are: Hillsboro Elementary Principal, Jon Dryburgh; Lake Park Audubon High School Assistant Principal, Ben Hannasch; and Park River Area High School Principal, Frank Justin. Today’s interview is with Frank Justin. The interview is open to the public, beginning at 3pm in…
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Bagley High School hosted the Section 8A One Act Play Competition on Saturday with eight schools performing their plays. First place went to Bagley with their show, a cutting and adaptation of William Shakespeare’s comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” directed by Marilyn Hood. Second place went to Crookston for their production of “The Inexplicable Chaos…
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Mahnomen County has been busy with their Courthouse renovation and while the outdoor project is complete there’s still lots of work that needs to be done on the inside including the courtroom. Mahnomen County Administrator Updates us on the courtroom renovation project. For the Full conversation with Holl go to rjbroadcasting.com and click Kaleidoscope under…
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Two People are safe after their pickup plunged through thin ice on Union Lake southwest of Erskine at around 4:00 pm on Sunday. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the truck went through the ice in an area of narrows on the west side of the lake that has approximately five inches of ice. Both…
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The US Army Corps of Engineers is holding a public meeting in Redby next week about its water control plan for the Upper and Lower Red Lakes. The meeting will be at the Redby Community Center Monday, February 12 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Water managers from the Corps are updating the current water control plan…
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Friday that a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health has been reached to resolve investigations into the global marketing and communications firm’s role in the prescription opioid crisis. Minnesota will receive roughly $4,450,000 from the settlement with the funds being used to help address the opioid crisis.…
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Education Minnesota has announced their candidates for 2024 Teacher of the Year. In total there are 159 candidates which represents the third-largest field since 2000. The program celebrates the tradition of excellence in teaching in Minnesota, and eligible candidates include teachers from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, Early Childhood Family Education and Adult Basic Education teachers, from public…
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