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Mahnomen Construction Update 

The Mahnomen School has been in a lengthy construction project since last school year and progress continues to move along. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on where the project is at, and when it’s expected to be completed.  With temperatures expected to stay frigid through next week, Bisek also reminds parents to…
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February 14, 2025 0

Twin Valley EDA and Parks Committee seeking new members 

The City of Twin Valley is looking for community members looking to serve the community, to join Twin Valley EDA and Parks Committee. Twin Valley City Councilwoman, and committee member Tracy Christensen tells us more about the committee, and what it does. Christensen also spoke more on the time commitment that a person joining can…
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February 14, 2025 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School Board meeting recap 

The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board met in regular session on Wednesday night, and they received an update on the ongoing renovation project that is happening at the school. Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more.  Flaten says the school board is also looking to come to an agreement with Minnesota Online High School, and he explains…
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February 14, 2025 0

Minnesota Senate considering bill to legalize mobile sports betting in Minnesota 

After a bill fell short in the final hours of last years legislative session the Minnesota Senate Committee on State and Local Government heard testimony on senate file 757 which would legalize mobile sports betting in the State of Minnesota. Speaking at the meeting was the bill’s author Senator Matt Kline (DFL-Mendota Heights) who explained…
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February 14, 2025 0

Halstad City Council Meeting

HALSTAD, MN—At Monday night’s regular meeting, the Halstad City Council approved a way to use money from the State of Minnesota.  Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson explains. Also on Monday, the Halstad City Council took action on a cannabis ordinance. The Council also tabled an offer to buy the Sunrise Apartments from the City.  Johnson says…
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February 14, 2025 0

Win-E-Mac Coaches Vs. Cancer Update

ERSKINE, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you last week.  The Coaches versus Cancer fundraiser at the February 4 Fosston at Win-E-Mac boys basketball game was quite a success, as Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo explains. Langemo was talking to KKCQ’s Tom Lano during the Win-E-Mac School News program, which airs Thursday…
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February 14, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FCCLA Veterans Honor Flight fundraiser is today

The Ada Borup West FCCLA Chapter invites you out to tonight’s basketball game against Hillsboro/Central Valley, as they will be holding a fundraiser for the Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota. ABW FCCLA members Chloe Tuttle and Madison Erickson tell us more.  Tuttle and Erickson also explained what the Honor Flight is, and…
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February 14, 2025 0

Gary City Council Meets

The Gary City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, and the council was tasked with figuring out how they want to spend some grant money they recently received. Gary Mayor Buck Engen says the first grant they discussed was for the City Wellness Center.  Engen says the city also received some grant money for…
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February 14, 2025 0

MN House Republicans Ask For US Attorney

Three Minnesota Republicans in the US House have sent a letter to President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to appoint a US Attorney for the District of Minnesota in light of fraud allegations against Governor Tim Walz’s administration.  The letter from Representatives Michelle Fischbach, Brad Finstad and Pete Stauber says “Minnesotans have rightfully lost…
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February 14, 2025 0

Longtime Duluth-area conservation officer named 2024 Conservation Officer of the Year

Congratulations to CO Andy Schmidt – the 2024 DNR Conservation Officer of the Year! Schmidt, who works in the Duluth area, has been a conservation officer since 2008 and in law enforcement since 2001. “Andy has been a dedicated public servant his entire career, and really models what it means to excel as a conservation…
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February 13, 2025 0