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After years of fundraising, the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) is hoping to open their new facility at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds this summer. NMRC Representative Jesse Frost tells us more about this facility, and how it will be used by NMRC teams across the state. Frost also highlights some other events the NMRC has…
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Highway Department storage was a major talking point at the Norman County Commission meeting last week. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us what was discussed and what the commission decided to do. Holl says the commission also approved a number of tech updates. Holl says the commission also discussed a number of staffing items,…
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If you’ve checked your mail the last couple of days you may have received a mailer from the Clay County Auditor-Treasurer office in regards to a pair of hearings involving the West Central Regional Water District. West Central Regional Water District Chair Lucas Spaeth explains what these mailers are for. Spaeth says there’s also information…
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The State of Minnesota is celebrating the 75th Anniversary of their State Wildlife Management Area program this year. Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor with the Minnesota DNR Rob Baden says while it may often be taken for granted, the State Wildlife Management Area program is a valuable resource to Minnesotans statewide. You can learn more about…
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ULEN, MN—The Ulen-Hitterdal School District is holding a kindergarten roundup this coming Thursday. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson has details. Thompson says kindergarten students at Ulen-Hitterdal will spend a full day in school, rather than a half day as previous generations did. Parents will need to bring completed paperwork, their child’s birth certificate and…
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HENDRUM, MN—The Hendrum Fire and Rescue Department’s annual fundraiser is coming up Saturday night. Dustin Reinhart, the fire department’s secretary, talks about the Steak Supper Fun Night. Reinhart tells us how proceeds from Saturday’s fundraiser will be used. Tickets for Saturday’s Steak Supper Fun Night are available at Hendrum area businesses and from any Hendrum…
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Minnesota taxpayers have an option to receive early payments of their Child Tax Credit.According to the Minnesota Department of Revenue, filers can choose to receive part of their Child Tax Credit in advance when completing their income tax return.Those who opt in on their 2025 return will receive a portion of their 2026 credit in…
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Earlier this year R&J News told you about an expansion project the Moorhead American Legion was looking at doing, and after months of discussion, the project will be moving in a different direction. Moorhead Legion Commander Scott Moen Explains. If you’re not already, Moen encourages all area veterans and community members to get involved with…
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Coming up later this week, the Hawley Elementary School will be performing their rendition of “Seussical Jr”. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they had to do things a little differently this year due to the plethora of students who wanted to participate in this year’s musical. Ellingson says the influx of students interested in…
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