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Mahnomen Lobbying Trip To St. Paul

MAHNOMEN, MN—Monday’s regularly scheduled Mahnomen City Council meeting has been cancelled because Mahnomen officials will be at the State Capitol.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. Guenther was asked what she has heard from the City’s lobbyists about the Mahnomen Hospital’s chances of being included in this year’s bonding bill. R&J News will…
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April 20, 2026 0

State Fair 4-H Renovation

A campaign has begun to renovate a historic building at the Minnesota State Fair.  The Minnesota State Fair and 4-H are teaming up to begin a major renovation of the iconic three story 4-H building at the State Fairgrounds.  The 4-H building opened in 1939 and has been the place where 4-H youth show off…
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April 18, 2026 0

Bagley Facility Study looking at more than just school facilities

Yesterday, R&J News told you about a facility study being done at the Bagley School District, which will help put together a database for needs at the Bagley School, so that they can utilize it for their long term planning. However, did you know that the study is looking at more than just the facility,…
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April 17, 2026 0

Honor Flight Fundraiser being held in Crookston on Sunday 

Coming up on Sunday Morning, the Crookston VFW alongside the Crookston Masonic Lodge will be holding their annual breakfast fundraiser for the Honor Flight of North Dakota & Minnesota. Bill Langlois of the Crookston VFW tells us more.  Don Roberts of the Honor Flight of North Dakota & Minnesota says this fundraiser has always brought…
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April 17, 2026 0

Ada Bike Rodeo Registration due Monday

Registration for the Annual Ada Bike Rodeo has been sent home with Ada Borup West students, and parents are encouraged to get those registrations submitted as soon as possible. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us more.  Traffic after school is starting to pick up in the student drop off and pick up…
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April 17, 2026 0

Opportunities available to young adults through the Minnesota National Guard 

The Minnesota National Guard is made of Approximately 13,000 people, and recruiters are always looking to add to this number. Minnesota National Guard 1st Sergeant Lance Meyer says recruiters have been successful doing this, as recruitment numbers are high across the state.  Meyer says the reason for enlisting varies from recruit to recruit. Meyer says…
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April 17, 2026 0

Mahnomen Book Fair & ECFE Class being held on Monday 

It’s going to be a busy day at the Mahnomen School on Monday, as multiple events will be happening throughout the day. Mahnomen ED-FI Coordinator Kayla Nelson says they will be holding their annual book fair next week, which will be open on Monday and Tuesday.  Nelson says they will also be holding their ECFE…
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April 17, 2026 0

Norman County Commission Meets 

The Norman County Commission held their second meeting of April on Thursday morning, and received a presentation from the Minnesota DNR. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us what was presented during the meeting.  Holl says the commission also received a report from the county’s assessor Marti Sip, regarding City and Township assessments.   Under the…
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April 17, 2026 0