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MAHNOMEN, MN—Monday’s regularly scheduled Mahnomen City Council meeting has been cancelled because Mahnomen officials will be at the State Capitol. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. Guenther was asked what she has heard from the City’s lobbyists about the Mahnomen Hospital’s chances of being included in this year’s bonding bill. R&J News will…
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A campaign has begun to renovate a historic building at the Minnesota State Fair. The Minnesota State Fair and 4-H are teaming up to begin a major renovation of the iconic three story 4-H building at the State Fairgrounds. The 4-H building opened in 1939 and has been the place where 4-H youth show off…
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Coming up on Sunday Morning, the Crookston VFW alongside the Crookston Masonic Lodge will be holding their annual breakfast fundraiser for the Honor Flight of North Dakota & Minnesota. Bill Langlois of the Crookston VFW tells us more. Don Roberts of the Honor Flight of North Dakota & Minnesota says this fundraiser has always brought…
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Yesterday, R&J News told you about a facility study being done at the Bagley School District, which will help put together a database for needs at the Bagley School, so that they can utilize it for their long term planning. However, did you know that the study is looking at more than just the facility,…
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Registration for the Annual Ada Bike Rodeo has been sent home with Ada Borup West students, and parents are encouraged to get those registrations submitted as soon as possible. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us more. Traffic after school is starting to pick up in the student drop off and pick up…
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The Minnesota National Guard is made of Approximately 13,000 people, and recruiters are always looking to add to this number. Minnesota National Guard 1st Sergeant Lance Meyer says recruiters have been successful doing this, as recruitment numbers are high across the state. Meyer says the reason for enlisting varies from recruit to recruit. Meyer says…
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It’s going to be a busy day at the Mahnomen School on Monday, as multiple events will be happening throughout the day. Mahnomen ED-FI Coordinator Kayla Nelson says they will be holding their annual book fair next week, which will be open on Monday and Tuesday. Nelson says they will also be holding their ECFE…
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Norman County East will have representation at the Minnesota State FFA Convention in the Twin Cities next week, and for the first time in a while, a NCE Student will also be receiving a state degree. Norman County East Senior Will Woltjer explains what a state degree is, and why it’s a big deal for…
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HAWLEY, MN—The 57th annual Hawley Art Show and Sale began its four day run Thursday at the Hawley Community Center. Sandy Maydole, one of the co-chairs for the art show, tells us about the types of art that are on display. The Hawley Art Show and Sale is open to the public Friday from 1…
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Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander spoke with R&J News this week about his work on the House Agriculture Committee. The East Grand Forks Republican spoke about a bill that seems to have been sidelined. Gander says DFL members of the committee insisted that a ban on the herbicide paraquat be included in the bill. Things…
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