Win-E-Mac School Board Approves Superintendent Sharing Agreement
The Win-E-Mac School Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening, and with it being the first meeting of the year the board had to reorganize. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says the board did have some changes in leadership after a pair of past members did not run for re-election. Cook also took time to…
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Mahnomen well represented at Sub-Section 30 Solo Contest
The Sub Section 30 Solo Music Contest is set to take place next Monday at the Win-E-Mac School, and the Mahnomen Music Department will be well represented. Mahnomen Music Teacher Jill Bisek says she will be sending 20 students who have been putting in a lot of work both in and outside the classroom. Bisek…
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Thief River Falls Frost Fest returns Friday
The City of Thief River Falls will be hosting their annual Frost Fest Celebration this weekend. Carly Lunsetter of the Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce goes over this year’s Frost Fest schedule starting with a Fish Fry on Friday night. Lunsetter says the Frost Fest Committee also has all weekend activities going on across…
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Business Grants Available through Ada EDA
The City of Ada is always looking for more businesses to set up shop in town, and the Ada EDA has funding available to help people who are interested in starting or expanding their business. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more. For more information contact Ashley Larson at City Hall by calling (218)…
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Fosston March For Life On Saturday
FOSSTON, MN—This Saturday there’s going to be a March For Life in Fosston. Todd Lundell with Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life local chapter #45 has details. A March For Life was also held Wednesday at the State Capitol in St. Paul.
Mahnomen City Council Meets
MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen City Council discussed some ongoing issues at Tuesday night’s regular meeting. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says a housing proposal was discussed. Guenther says the Council also hired a lobbyist to get support for including the Mahnomen Hospital renovation in this year’s bonding bill. Guenther tells R&J News she will be going…
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Cold Weather Safety
With last weekend’s bitterly cold weather behind us, it’s a good time to remember how dangerous the cold can be. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson tells us how quickly you can get frostbite if you’re not dressed properly. Halverson also reminds us to check up on elderly neighbors or family members when the weather gets…
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Hawley Alliance Church hosting Annual Sportsman’s Banquet
The Hawley Alliance Church Band of Brothers group invites you to their annual Sportsman’s Banquet this Saturday at the Hawley Alliance Church. Event Representative Kelly Janke gives us a preview of the event. Janke also went over this year’s Wild Game Feed menu, and grand prizes. The Sportsman’s Banquet is being put on by the…
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Ada Borup West hosting Sub-Section 8A One Act Play Competition
The Ada Borup West School will be filled with talent later today as six schools will be in town participating in the Sub-Section 8A One Act Play Competition. Ada Borup West Principal Josh Carlson says Ada Borup West is excited to host this year’s event, and he wishes teams good luck. Teams that will be…
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