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The first day of school is fast approaching at the Hillsboro School District, and this year the district will be trying something new. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh says he’s excited to get students back in the building, and hold their first ever back to school night next week. Again, that’s Monday, August 18 at the…
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There’s a new Polk County Commission chair. Mark Holy stepped down as chairman recently because of health concerns, while remaining on the Commission. Commissioner Joan Lee tells us about the new County Commission chair. Lee says the County Commission has been working on a budget for the new fiscal year. The Polk County Board will…
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FERTILE, MN—A special city council meeting scheduled for Tuesday morning in Fertile has been cancelled. The statement about the meeting said the meeting would go into closed session to discuss internal affairs investigation of personnel misconduct. A statement from the City of Fertile said this closed session would be part of the City’s next scheduled…
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Did you know that if your home was damaged by a natural disaster, you could get relief on your property taxes? That’s according to Norman County Assessor Marti Sip. Sip tells property owners what to do if they have sustained damage from a storm. If you have questions about storm damage and how it could…
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It’s another busy week of fun at Itasca State Park. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they have a number of fun activities happening early this week, including an opportunity to do some summer fishing in the park. Then on Thursday, Cox says they will be celebrating Minnesota’s state bird, the loon. More information and…
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Christina Riepe, the daughter of Norman County Native Russell Riepe is back in the region, after spending the last few years doing missionary work in Nigeria. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Riepe, who tells us more about herself, and the work she does. Riepe also tells us what a typical day…
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The General Federation of Women’s Club Chapter out of Waubun is currently seeking donations for their International Day of Service Project. Chapter representative Connie Soch tells us more about their service project. Soch says the GFWC is also looking for new members to join their ranks. A full list of donation drop off locations and…
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Mack Woods, a resident of Ranier, MN decided that the best way to celebrate Ranier Days 2025 is to make a large 20ft pike. Ed Gackley got to speak to him about his creation. Then, Marsha Enzmann who helped Mack to make the fish joined us in the studio. Be sure to see the giant…
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SHELLY, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. Firefighters remain on the scene where the Shelly Grain Elevator was destroyed by a fire early this morning. Norman County Public Information Officer Liz Brainard has the latest information. US Highway 75 has been closed through Shelly since this morning. Brainard was asked…
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