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The Norman County Commission met in regular session on Tuesday morning and approved a number of engineering items. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us what was discussed and approved. Holl says the commission also had a discussion about the courthouse’s HVAC system. Holl says the commission also took action on a number of items…
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Last Week, the US House passed a farm bill for the first time in several years. Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says she’s happy with the farm bill. The farm bill now goes to the US Senate. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman says there will need to be broad support across party lines…
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ADA, MN — The annual City of Ada Bike Rodeo and Parade was held on Wednesday afternoon. There were over 100 kids participating again this year. Kim Myers with Norman Mahnomen Public Health says it was a great turnout considering the chilly weather, and the kids were excited to participate in the bike rodeo and…
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FOSSTON, MN—The Fosston School Board has chosen five semifinalists to become the School District’s next superintendent. They are Derek Gieseke, the superintendent and principal in Grygla; Suraya Driscoll, director of student services at East Grand Forks; Brad Johnson, superintendent of Renville County West Schools in Renville, Minnesota; Nicholas Amb, elementary school principal at the North…
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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and health officials are reminding Minnesotans to take precautions as tick season ramps up.Lyme disease is the most common tickborne illness in the U.S., and in Minnesota, about one in three blacklegged ticks carry the bacteria that causes it. The good news—ticks typically need to be attached for more…
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The State of Minnesota has a very rich wildflower scene, and fortunately for those in Northwest Minnesota, Itasca State Park is one of the best places in the state to see all that Minnesota has to offer. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a park wildflower forecast. Itasca State Park is also known…
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It’s National Walk & Bike to School Day, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is using the day to promote bike safety for youth of all ages. Kim Myers of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says helmets are one of the most crucial aspects of bike safety, and she encourages parents to install that in their child’s mind early. …
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Coming up on Thursday, the Norman County Court Administration Office will be hosting very special guests for their first ever Law Day event. Norman County Judge the Honorable Annie P Claesson-Huseby tells us more. Norman County Law Day will be held from 8:45 AM to Noon at the Norman County Courthouse in Ada. R&J News…
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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session on Monday evening. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says one of the first things done at the meeting were reports from city officers, who discussed a number of items including an electrical project. Under new business, Eggermont says the city also awarded a $5,000 Facade Grant. The…
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