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Nestor Falls Fishing Report – March 13th/14th

In the March 13th edition of the Nestor Falls Fishing Report, the show begins with Tim Marden from Nestor Falls Marine and Sports who are the presenting sponsor. Next was Mike Gate from Sunset Cove Resort and Ice Road.


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Norman County East hosts Sub Section Ensemble contest 

The Norman County East School hosted this year’s Sub Section Ensemble Contest on Monday. Norman County East Music Teacher Courtney Bates says the event went by without any issues, and she also shares some results from the competition.  Bates also shared what schools walked away from the competition with “best of day” awards.  Lastly Bates…
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Ada Borup West music update 

The Sub Section Ensemble Contest was held at Norman County East on Monday, and the Ada Borup West music department performed very well. Ada Borup West Choir Director Tanya Kemper says she is very proud of her students, and she gives us a recap of the day for Ada Borup West.  Ada Borup West Music…
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Fosston City Council discusses concerns with ambulance services 

The Fosston City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, and had discussions with Essientia Health about some concerns being raised by residents in regards to ambulance services. Fosston City Administrator Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide tells us more.  Heide says the city council also had to approve an updated ordinance on garbage cans, due…
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Mahnomen School Celebrating “I Love to Read Month”

Students at the Mahnomen School are in the reading mood as they are celebrating “I Love to Read Month” all month long. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Peterson tells us about some of the ways they are celebrating, and promoting the importance of reading.  For more news from the Mahnomen School tune into the Mahnomen School…
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Fertile Beltrami School Board meets 

The Fertile Beltrami School Board approved the resignation of a pair of staff members at their meeting on Tuesday night. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke tells us more.  Clarke said the board also voted to not participate in the Minnesota Student Survey this year , and he explained why.  Clarke is also excited to announce…
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March 13, 2025 0

Central Valley E-Sports Makes State

BUXTON, ND—The Central Valley School Board received some good news at Wednesday’s monthly meeting. Superintendent Jeremy Brandt shares that news. You might remember Jack Knudsvig was the Central Valley student who was seriously injured in a car/train collision last September.   Brandt also reported that the Central Valley School Board gave him a satisfactory rating on…
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March 13, 2025 0

Fertile City Council Talks Televising Meetings

FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council discussed having their meetings televised during Monday’s monthly meeting.  Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew tells R&J News no action was taken. Nephew says the Council did take action regarding the city’s website. The Fertile City Council also discussed possibly holding an auction to dispose of surplus items.


March 13, 2025 0

Cook Lobbys At Minnesota Capitol

ADA, MN—Ada-Borup-West and Win-E-Mac School Superintendent Aaron Cook visited the State Capitol in St. Paul Tuesday with other school officials from around the state.  The goal was to express their concerns to state lawmakers.  Cook says one concern dated back to the 2023 legislative session. Another concern Cook has is with Minnesota’s paid family medical…
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