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In the State of Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has grants available to veterans in need of relief. Norman County veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more about this grant, and the kind of things it can be used on. If you’re a veteran in Norman County who would like to learn…
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ADA, MN—Two Boy Scouts from Ada are working on projects to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Troop 624 leader Pat Pfund tells us about the two and their projects. Pfund says the two will need to finish their projects soon. An Eagle Scout project must be completed by the time the Scout turns 18. …
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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks spoke with R&J News about two Senate seats that have suddenly opened. The first opening came Monday when DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell resigned after a jury in Detroit Lakes found her guilty of breaking into her stepmother’s home. Then later on Monday, came news that…
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There was a public meeting in Fisher Tuesday evening to discuss an upcoming referendum for the Fisher School District. There will be a special election August 12 to raise the District’s operating levy by $1253.90 per pupil each year over the next ten years. Fisher Superintendent Evan Hanson tells us why the levy increase is…
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FISHER, MN—There will be a special meeting Tuesday night in Fisher about an upcoming school referendum vote. This meeting will go over the proposed referendum and why it’s important for the Fisher School District. This meeting will start at 5:30pm Tuesday at the Fisher School. R&J News will have a reporter there and have full…
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It’s no secret that there’s a teacher shortage in rural Minnesota, and for most school districts Summer is when many area districts try to fill staff openings before the start of the school year. However, many districts are unable to fill all positions, leaving schools needing to come up with alternative options. Waubun Superintendent Jordan…
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The Norman County East School Board approved an updated LOng Term Facility Maintenance Plan at their meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell explains what this plan is, and its implications. Nudell says the board also approved some hirings, but the school is still looking to fill some positions ahead of the…
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FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council made a renewed push to hire an administrator for the City-owned Fair Meadow Nursing Home at Monday night’s Council meeting. Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew says the nursing home’s advisory board made a suggestion that would fill a position that’s been open since Angie Leiting resigned under duress in June 2023.…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Breakfast and lunch at the Hillsboro schools will cost a little more this fall. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh has the numbers. Dryburgh says it’s possible breakfast and lunch prices could go up another 25 cents for the 2026-27 school year.