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The Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH) will be going through some changes, as they will be merging with Clay County non-profit CAPLP starting next year. REACH Executive Director Steph Schenck tells us more about this change. Schenck says there will be some changes made to their services in Norman County, as they will now…
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The Holidays can often be a time of joy, there’s also a lot of stress that can come about, and people are being encouraged to handle that stress properly. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health says there’s many things that can cause stress over the holidays, and she reminds people to be mindful of this,…
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ULEN, MN—It’s Winter Spirit Week this week at the Ulen-Hitterdal School. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson tells us more. On Monday, Ulen-Hitterdal elementary students had red and green day, while high school students had a whiteout. Tuesday will be ugly sweater day for both elementary and high school students at Ulen-Hitterdal.
The Norman County East School Board certified their 2026 levy after their truth and taxation meeting on Monday night. Norman County Superintendent Rob Nudell says the board certified the levy to the max, and he explains why. During administrative reports, the board also heard some promising numbers regarding student attendance and grades, which Nudell tells…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. White Earth Tribal Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a fatal stabbing Saturday night in Mahnomen….and the victim has also been identified. White Earth Police say 23-year-old Dayami Clark of Naytahwaush is in custody. Clark had been named as a person of…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—White Earth Police are offering a cash reward for information about a homicide that occurred Saturday night outside the Kings Corner Bar in Mahnomen. According to a press release, law enforcement was called about a stabbing during the evening hours of December 13. Police and EMS responded to the scene, but despite life-saving efforts,…
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Earlier this year President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, which included legislation that will help agricultural producers in 2026. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier had the opportunity to catch up with Ag Country Farm Credit Service’s VP of Legislative Affairs Andy Martin, who talks more about the bill, and some of…
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Winter has arrived, which means that the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuge will be opening their trails for winter recreation very soon. Refuge manager Gregg Knutsen says the trails aren’t quite ready for use yet, but will be soon. While the details aren’t finalised yet, Knutsen says plans are being made for the return…
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The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club will be holding their annual Snowmobile Safety Class next month, and area youth interested in participating are encouraged to get signed up as soon as possible. Dave Jensen of the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club says there are things that youth will need to do before taking their class. Jensen says their course…
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Despite the cold, progress continues to be made on the Hawley Middle School construction project. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson fills us in on what’s been completed, as well as what’s being worked on. Ellingson was a guest on the Hawley School news, which airs Thursdays at 1:15 PM on KRJB 106.5 FM.