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Norman County East Seeing Success in Revival of FFA & Ag Program

Twin Valley, MN — It’s been around a decade since the Norman County East School has had their own FFA program and Ag offerings for students, but it’s back in full force this year and already thriving thanks in part to their ambitious new Ag Instructor Jordyn Newburg. Newburg says it’s been quite the undertaking…
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February 23, 2022 0

American Cancer Society Fun Run in Honor of Danny Mickelson this Saturday

Twin Valley, MN — The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club is hosting their first ever “Ride for a Cause” American Cancer Society Fun Run this Saturday, February 26th in honor of an impactful member of the local snowmobiling community. The ride is in memory of Twin Valley’s Danny Mickelson, who lost his life to cancer this past…
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February 23, 2022 0

A Special Storytime With Author Anne Sawyer

Bagley Early Childhood invites you to bring the kids to Storytime with Anne Sawyer. Anne is a twin cities author and artist. She has written and illustrated three picture books. Corrie Uhler Community Education Director tells us about the storytime event which is open to everyone, in the community. Storytime will be held during ECFE…
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February 22, 2022 0

Showcasing Agriculture During C-G FFA Week

Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day. The week-long tradition began in 1947 when the National FFA Board of Directors designated the week of George Washington’s birthday as National FFA Week in recognition of…
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February 22, 2022 0

District 4 State Senator Kent Eken Still Debating Running for Re-election

St. Paul, MN — With the release of the new District Maps in Minnesota, District 4 State Senator Kent Eken is one of the many legislators weighing the option of running for another term. Several have announced their retirement from politics, including Senator Eken’s comrade in the House, District 4B Representative Paul Marquart. With the…
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February 22, 2022 0

MCCL Provides Information on Safe Haven Laws

Fosston, MN — During their monthly update on the Food for Thought Program, Dick Roue of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life discussed some safer alternatives for women going though an unplanned and perhaps unwanted pregnancy other than abortion. In response to tragedies involving abandoned infants, Minnesota enacted the Safe Place for Newborns law in 2000,…
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February 22, 2022 0

MSBA Proclaims this Week at School Board Appreciation Week

Twin Valley, MN — The Minnesota School Boards Association has set February 21-25 as Minnesota School Board Recognition Week to build awareness and understanding of the vital function elected school board members play in our society. The Norman County East and Ulen-Hitterdal School Districts are joining other public school districts from across the state to…
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February 22, 2022 0

Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl Set for this Saturday at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge

Erskine, MN — Enjoy a unique winter adventure of skiing or snowshoeing through a National Wildlife Refuge by the moonlight this weekend. The Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association near Erskine invite winter enthusiasts to their annual Candlelight Ski and Owl Prowl event at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine, MN this Saturday,…
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February 22, 2022 0

Fosston School Superintendent Leaving After School Year

By: Laura Hamilton (2/21/2022) laurahamilton@rjbroadcasting.com Fosston, MN — Fosston Independent School District 601 Superintendent Sue Richards-Chase has been offered and accepted the Superintendent position at Cass Lake. Chase has family in the Cass lake area and that factored in to the decision to leave Fosston and return to the Cass Lake-Bena School district. Chase spoke…
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February 21, 2022 0

This Week is National FFA Week

Minnesota — This week, February 19th through the 26th, we celebrate National FFA Week. FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. As part of FFA Week, area chapters are hosting activities and dress up days to promote the organization…
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February 21, 2022 0