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The Naytahwaush Nightriders invite you out to Pinehurst Resort this weekend for their 55th Annual Snodeo. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Naytahwaush Nightriders gives us a preview of what attendees can expect from the full two days of racing. Paul says the Nightriders will also be holding a vintage snowmobile show, raffle, and dance in…
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This week is the final week to donate to the Norman County One Fund Drive being held by Gary Cares. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares tells us more about the One Fund Drive and who it supports. If you would like to make a donation to a local non-profit Bennefeld explains the best way to…
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It’s a big week for Academics at Hillsboro High School this week. Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler says the Hillsboro Academic Challenge team is in Northern Cass today for a meet. Baesler says the Hillsboro Junior Class will also be taking the ACT test this Thursday, and he gives some reminders for that. For…
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Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls, Northwest Technical College in Bemidji and Alexandria Technical and Community College have received a Concurrent Enrollment Grant from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. The three colleges, working as a consortium called Distance MN, will use the $276,124.46 grant to expand career and technical education to…
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by: Andrew Krueger of mprnews Warm temperatures and a dwindling snowpack have forced organizers of this year’s John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in northeast Minnesota to move the starting location. The 40th running of the race begins Sunday at 11:05 a.m. — with the start now north of Two Harbors, instead of near Duluth. The starting…
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The Benedictine Living Community-Ada Mission Court Companions program is approaching one year old, and the program has been filling a void in the Ada Community that was left after the closing of the Ada Senior Center over a decade ago. Cassie Visser of Benedictine Living Community – Ada tells us more about the community reception…
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The Norman County Commission met on Thursday last week, and the commission is now looking to fill some positions in the Wild Rice Watershed District. Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us more. Jacobson says the Commission will also be doing their yearly review of the county ditch maintenance levy. Lastly Jacobson says the county will…
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Your medicine is for you, and once you no longer need it you should take the proper steps and dispose of it correctly, so that your drugs do not end up in the wrong hands. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve says the best way to dispose of your unused or expired medications is to bring…
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Earlier this month it was announced that Waubun Assistant Principal Dr Andrea Simon would be the next Superintendent of the Mahnomen School District. To introduce herself to the Mahnomen Community R&J News caught up with Dr Simon who tells us more about herself and her background in education. Simon also explains why she wanted the…
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