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Coming up at the end of the month, longtime Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger will be calling it a career and going into a well deserved retirement. While many know him as a Veterans Service Officer, many don’t know that he also had a very storied military career. During his last appearance on…
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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session last week, and had a discussion about potentially expanding their budget pay utility program. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont explains what this program is, as it is expanding to all Hillsboro Residents. Eggermont says the commission also approved some updates to their electrical station by the city…
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The Norman County Commission will look very different next year, as another longtime commissioner will not be seeking re-election. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl says Commissioner Steve Jacobson announced that he will not be seeking re-election at last week’s commission meeting. Holl says the commission also approved a number of staffing items. Also at last…
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Oftentimes, when you hear people talk about the career opportunities that robotics opens to students, people often mention the engineering or manufacturing sector. However, the work sector that often gets overlooked in this discussion is the ag sector. Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference President Matt Wendland says robotics teaches students a number of different skills that…
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The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office recently wrapped up the first year of their explorer program, and the office is calling it a major success. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther tells us more about this program, and how he felt year one of the program went. Guenther says one of the major reasons for the implementation…
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Mosquito Season is just about here, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is sharing some tips to cut down on the amount of mosquitos calling your property home. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says one thing you should do is clear your yard of any standing water, especially if it has rained. No matter…
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A new Ada-Borup-West graduate received honorable mention in the Congressional Art Competition. Kerstyn Lindsey’s painting “Emerald Jade Green” will be on display in Senator Michelle Fischbach’s district office. Lindsey’s painting is the face of a tiger. She tells R&J News what inspired the painting. Lindsey says she will continue with her art in the future.
ADA, MN–As many communities across the country did, Ada remembered those who died while serving in the military at a Memorial Day ceremony Monday. Ada American Legion Post 26 Vice Commander Mitch Lee spoke about the importance of America’s armed forces. Ada VFW Post 7557 Commander Ted Aanenson drew parallels between the Gettysburg Address, recalling…
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The Ada 150th Celebration is fast approaching, and Norman County is joining the celebration by hosting an open house. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us more. You can learn more about the Ada 150th Celebration by going to the City of Ada, Minnesota Facebook page.
They’re closed for Memorial Day today, but starting tomorrow the Hillsboro City Offices will be moving to their summer hours. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont explains. Eggermont also reminds residents that they will have a company going around town to survey city infrastructure for lead and copper lines. People with questions should contact Hillsboro City…
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