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Norman County East – Ulen Hitterdal Trap Team Fundraiser next week

Next Friday, the Norman County East – Ulen Hitterdal Trap Team will be holding a fundraiser at the Twin Valley Liquor Store. NCE-UH Trap Team Representative Kaylie Bekkerus has the details.  Bekkerus says they have over a dozen students competing on the Trap Team this year, and they hope to grow that number.  Again, that…
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November 20, 2025 0

AI Can Help Your Christmas Shopping

As we start to think about Christmas shopping, we often struggle on what to get for someone.  Artificial Intelligence, or AI, can help.  Christina Basilio, a Google trends expert, explains. R&J News will have more stories about how AI can help you get through the holidays…..even with a tip on the best and worst times…
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November 20, 2025 0

Fosston Physician Receives Rural Health Award

FOSSTON, MN—Thursday is Rural Health Day in Minnesota.  A physician assistant from Fosston is one of four people and two groups being recognized for their work by the Minnesota Department of Health. Nicole Kiesow has received the Minnesota Rural Health Hero Provider Award for her work with rural communities.  Kiesow talks about receiving this award.…
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November 20, 2025 0

Hegne Hustlers 4H Club collecting winter hats and gloves 

The Hegne Hustlers 4H Club is in the midst of a community pride project, and they’re currently seeking donations of certain winter apparel. Nora Rockstad of Hegne Hustlers 4H Club tells us what they accept for donations.  Club member Hazel Rockstad tells us where you can drop off your donations.  Keira Traut explains why the…
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November 20, 2025 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office shares reminders for Winter Hazard Awareness Week

It’s Winter Hazard Awareness Week, and the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging area residents to make sure they are prepared for another year of snow, as winter weather is right around the corner. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson says one way that you can be aware is by knowing the difference between a winter…
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November 20, 2025 0

Mahnomen School News 11/19/25

News and information from the Mahnomen School District


November 19, 2025 0

Hillsboro City Commission Meets 

The Hillsboro City Commission held their regular meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says the meeting went very quickly, as the approval of the City Handbook was the only action item on Monday’s agenda.  Eggermont says the commission also shared some reports, which included items relating to the airport and the City’s…
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November 19, 2025 0

Norman County East School Board discusses E-Learning days

The Norman County East School Board met in regular session Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says one of the items discussed was their school building project, which still has some items that need to be completed.  Nudell says the school board also had a lengthy discussion regarding e-learning, with the winter months…
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November 19, 2025 0

Minnesota Extension holding Deep Winter Greenhouse Open House this week 

The University of Minnesota Extension will be co-hosting an open house later this week in Thief River Falls, to showcase a Farm-Scale Deep Winter Greenhouse supported by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota Extension. Marcus Langevin of Tintah Beach Farms in Thief River Falls tells us more about this project, which has been years…
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November 19, 2025 0

City of Ada Hosting 150th Celebration Planning Meeting on Thursday 

The City of Ada will be hosting its second 150 Anniversary Celebration planning meeting on Thursday, and they’re once again asking residents interested in getting involved in the celebration to attend. Ada City Administrator Ashely Larson tells us more.  Larson says community involvement is important, as it’s the City of Ada’s intention to leave the…
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November 19, 2025 0