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CLEARBROOK, MN—The Clearbrook-Gonvick School District has approved ballot language for a referendum coming up in November. Clearbrook-Gonvick Superintendent Ryan Grow says the proposed 34-point-9 million dollar bond levy will have a 20 year term. He explains what the bond money will be used for. Grow talks about the need for more classroom space at Clearbrook-Gonvick.…
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The East Grand Forks Fire Department will be holding their annual Cats Incredible Fishing Derby on the Red River this Week, and they still have team slots open for registration. Event Representative Paul Hansen tells us more about the Tournament. Hansen says they have thousands of dollars in prize money to give away this weekend…
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The 2025/2026 School year is fast approaching, and the vibe is high at the Norman County East School, especially as the renovation moves closer to completion. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says he’s also excited as enrollment has been rising. The first day of school at Norman County East is scheduled for Tuesday, September…
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The Highway 9, and Highway 200 intersection in Ada is one of the busiest areas in town throughout the year, and many travelers and residents have voiced safety concerns about the intersection. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says these concerns aren’t falling on deaf ears, and he talks more about the issues happening at the…
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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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