Hillsboro School Update
It’s a busy week for extra curriculars this week at Hillsboro High School. Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler says some students will be out of town today for Large Groups, while the rest of school has an early out. Baesler says Hillsboro High School is excited to host the Region Speech Competition this weekend…
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National Public Health Week: Advocacy & Applying Voices For Public Health
It’s National Public Health Week, and R&J News is celebrating by highlighting the theme of each day this week, with help from Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health. Kjono tells us more about Thursday’s theme which is “Advocacy & Applying Voices For Public Health” R&J News will be sharing more about National Public Health…
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Ada Public Library celebrating National Library Week
It’s National Library Week, and to celebrate the staff at Ada Public Library has some fun activities planned. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more about National Library Week, and what they’re doing to celebrate. Osborn says the Ada Public Library also has a ton of other events and programs on the docket this month…
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Polk County Veterans Services holding Veterans Career Fair tomorrow
Polk County Veterans Services invites area veterans and their families to attend a Veterans Career Fair tomorrow at the Crookston National Guard Armory starting at 10:00 AM. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more. Again that’s tomorrow morning from 10:00 to 2:00 at the National Guard Armory in Crookston. For more information…
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Ralph Englestad Arena looking to expand event offerings
Over the last couple decades the City of Thief River Falls, and the Thief River Falls School District has been hosting dozens of sporting events at Ralph Englestad Arena each year. While that won’t be changing anytime soon, the building is being managed by a new company who have plans to further utilize the grounds.…
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For youth empowerment work, experts say careful wording can save the day
April is Second Chance Month, with extra focus on helping people with a criminal past keep from becoming repeat offenders. In steering Minnesota youths away from a troubled path, experts said public messaging needs a reset. Recent survey findings from the social issues firm Fenton Communications showed a majority of Americans think violent crime rates for youth are…
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Polk County SD Asks For Help In Chase That Led To Officer-Involved Shooting
CROOKSTON, MN—Earlier this week, R&J News told you about a high speed chase Monday that ended with an officer-involved shooting near Crookston. Now the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in investigating the chase. If you were on one of the following roads Monday between 9:40am and 10:10am and believed you were…
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Statewide Tornado Drill Thursday
Thursday’s focus on Severe Weather Awareness Week is tornados and the statewide tornado drills that will take place. Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson tells us when the two tornado drills in Minnesota will take place. Johanson reminds you that the tornado sirens will NOT sound to give an all clear notice. As we’ve…
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