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Earlier this week, R&J News told you about the pair of ballot measures residents of the Lake Park Audubon School District will be voting on, but how much of an impact would the passage of these two measures have on the district? R&J News asked Superintendent Randy Bergquist this question, and he said that it…
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The Mahnomen School Board approved a series of personnel items at their meeting earlier this week, but the district is still looking to fill some open positions. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon explains. Simon says they are also still in the midst of strategic planning, and that they are still in need of people to join…
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The Thief River Falls City Council covered a wide variety of municipal business during their October 20th meeting, addressing everything from local grants to major infrastructure plans and an ongoing council vacancy. Mayor Mike Lorenson outlined several routine approvals, including law enforcement agreements, venue management updates, and local lease renewals. Turning to larger municipal developments,…
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In a major shift for local higher education, Northwest Technical College (NTC) will move its operations directly onto the Bemidji State University (BSU) campus, allowing the university to sell the current NTC property. The relocation stems from an 18-month facilities plan designed to adapt to an increase in adult and online learners, which has reduced…
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On yesterday’s edition of Win-E-Mac School News on KKCQ Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo spoke with R&J News about some huge events coming up at the school that Langemo believes are not just good for the school but the community as a whole. One of the events is today’s Flu shot event at the school…
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HAWLEY, MN—The Hawley City Council held its regular meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner says it was a quiet meeting….but the Council did approve an application for a road improvement grant. Neuner says the Council also approved a payment for hangar construction at the city’s airport. This hangar would replace one currently…
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN—A student from Crookston is a finalist at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Ella Capistran talks about her project. Capistran says her project wasn’t originally intended for FFA. The National FFA Convention runs through Saturday in Indianapolis. Several students and teachers from the region are attending the convention. (Audio courtesy: Red River Farm…
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Keeping children busy during the summertime can often be a difficult time for some families, and over the years the Lakes Area Yes Network has been helping families access summer programming in the communities of Detroit Lakes, Callaway, and White Earth. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Yes Network Program Director Mike…
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FISHER, MN—No one was injured after a school bus and a semi collided east of Fisher Thursday morning. Shortly after 8am, Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a two vehicle crash near the intersection of County Road 61 and 340th Avenue Southwest. When they arrived, deputies found a semi and a Fisher School District…
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Coming up this Holiday season the International Falls Chamber of Commerce is giving businesses in the area incentive to get in the holiday spirit with the “Deck the Windows” event. Businesses all around the Falls can decorate their windows or doors with lights, festive color, or any other decoration to show off their spirit to…
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