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Students at the Hawley School District are holding their annual Food Drive starting today. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says all the proceeds from the food drive will go to REACH, and he encourages all students who are able to participate. Progress on the School Construction Project continues to be made, but the project is…
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We’re approaching the time of year where the lack of sunlight and cold weather can have an effect on those who suffer from seasonal affectiveness disorder, and Traill District health is encouraging people to start taking steps to curb its effects. Brenda Stallman of Traill District health shares some things you can do to prepare. …
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October is National Fire Safety Month, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is sharing ways that you can help keep you and your family safe if a fire were to take place. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks says the most deadly aspect of a fire is the smoke, and she shares a simple, but…
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Earlier this month R&J New Told you about a potential program the Norman County East (NCE) School would be instituting as a way to increase daily attendance at school. NCE Principal Kelly Kalina gives an update on the program he’s calling No Miss November. Halloween is also this week, Kalina says the students and staff…
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When Halloween is over, what should you do with your pumpkins? In Clay County, you can drop off pumpkins to be recycled for compost. Ella Holiman, a landfill technician for Clay County Solid Waste, explains. Holiman says you will have to clean up your pumpkin before dropping it off. Here are the locations where pumpkins…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board met in regular session on Wednesday night. During the meeting the board approved a pair of purchase orders for about $69,000 total. Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us what they were for. Spaeth says the board also came to a memorandum of agreement with Jeff Axton, and he explains…
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FOSSTON, MN—Have you carved a pumpkin yet for Halloween? The Fosston-Lengby Lions Club is holding a pumpkin carving event Sunday afternoon from 4 until 6 at the Fosston Fire Hall. Kyle Vig talks about it. This is a free event and pumpkins and carving tools will be provided Once again, that’s Sunday from 4 to…
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GRAND FORKS, ND—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. The person who was found dead in Grand Forks Thursday night has been identified. He is 49-year-old Anthony Kiehl. Grand Forks Police say they were called to a residence on Cherry Street around 9pm Thursday for a report of an unresponsive man. …
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During Monday’s regular meeting, among the many agenda items, the Hillsboro City Commission discussed an ordinance for recreational vehicles. Auditor, Casey Eggermont, shares the specifics. The commission passed a first reading of that ordinance with a second reading scheduled for their next meeting. The Commission also revisited concerns from residents on dogs. Eggermont says residents…
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The Win-E-Mac school has put a focus on setting their students for the future when it comes to their post high school plans and opportunities. High School Principal Casey Reierson tells us more about some career exploration opportunities they’ve offered to students recently. Reierson says they also have some plans coming to start a career…
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