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The Mahnomen School Board had discussions about potentially adopting a new cell phone policy at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us more about the policy they’re considering, which would be similar to the cell phone policy at the Waubun School District. Simon says the school board also approved a number…
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TRAILL COUNTY, ND—One person was injured Tuesday morning when a van collided with a semi east of Clifford. The North Dakota State Patrol says the accident happened around 10:10 Tuesday morning on State Highway 18 near mile marker 108 about eight miles east of Clifford. A van going west on 18 driven by a 46-year-old…
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Suicide is something that can affect every community, and for communities in Northwest Minnesota, the Northwest Minnesota Suicide Prevention Unit is there to help each community with their individual needs. Brenna Olson is the Northwest Minnesota Suicide Prevention Coordinator, and she tells us more about the unit, and the work they do with communities across…
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It’s National FFA Week, and the Ada Borup West FFA Chapter is celebrating accordingly, by promoting FFA and its members, with the hopes of getting more students involved in organization. Hannah Brandt is a member of the Ada Borup West FFA Chapter, and she shares the kinds of opportunities that FFA offers to area students. …
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approved the purchase of internal communication tools at their meeting last week. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more about this newest investment. Spaeth says the board also approved a pair of overnight trips for student groups. Other items from the meeting included administrative reports, and the approval of spring…
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There’s a new face at the Fosston Police Department. Late last year Officer Ryan Skipper joined the Fosston Police Department, and he’s starting to get situated in his new position. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Officer Skipper, who tells us more about himself, and his law enforcement career. Skipper explains what…
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Coming up this weekend, the Rydell Wildlife Refuge will be hosting their annual Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl, and all are invited to take part. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen gives us a preview of this year’s event. Knutsen says they will have a limited number of skis and snowshoes available for rent. Knutsen says there…
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Coming up on Wednesday, the Norman County East Riverwatch Chapter will be participating in their annual Forum Competition. Katelyn Duray of Norman County East Riverwatch tells us more. Riverwatch member Mina Kjono says this competition is the conclusion of over two months of hard work. Ramsey Ellingworth explains what Riverwatch is, and their mission as…
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With different strands of illnesses making its rounds across Minnesota and North Dakota, area residents are reminded to make sure they are taking extra steps in exercising good health habits. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health tells us more. In a time where vaccine rates are dropping, and cases of the measles are starting to…
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All are invited out to Itasca State Park this weekend, as they will be holding their annual Old Time Ice Harvest demonstration event. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox previews this week’s event. For more information on Itasca State Park events and services, go to the park’s webpage on the Minnesota DNR website at…
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