Dryburgh Shares Greater Vision for Hillsboro Schools
The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday. In his report to the board, Superintendent Jon Dryburgh shared that he will be meeting with staff to go over his greater vision for the future of Hillsboro Public Schools. He shares with R & J News the foundations of that vision. As it relates…
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Muskies Girls Hockey – 24-25 Season Preview
In Fort Frances, the Muskie Girls Hockey team has been hitting the ice a lot and already has an undefeated start to their season following their domination at the Huskie Invite. I made a stop at IFK Arena to talk to some of the Muskies on the team. And I also asked them how long…
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Safe Kids Grand Forks offering loanable car seats to families visiting for holidays
The Holiday season is officially here, and families will be traveling back home to celebrate the holidays with their family. For those who fly, traveling with children can often be difficult, especially when it comes to the transport of their car seats. Safe Kids Grand Forks (SKGF) is attempting to ease that issue with their…
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Norman County FSA Update
The winter months are here, and Norman County FSA has some reminders for area producers. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize reminds producers about the Fall Seeded Average Reporting Deadline, which is today. Kruize also reminds producers planning to make some changes to their operation this winter to report them to your local FSA office. …
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$112 Million To MN Energy Assistance Program
The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program has received $112 million in federal funds. This money will be used to help low income families pay their utility bills and keep their homes warm this winter. Last year, the Energy Assistance Program awarded energy assistance to 129,500 Minnesota households. Funding also prevented 43,000 households from having their utilities…
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Benedictine Living Community To Get New Ice Cream Machine
ADA, MN—It’s said to be one of the things missed the most at Benedictine Living Community in Ada: the ice cream machine. Benedictine Executive Director Morgan Hviding says the ice cream machine won’t be missed for much longer. Hviding says the previous ice cream machine had a long and useful life, and she hopes the…
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Winter Driving Reminder
The upcoming holiday season means travel for many of us. Alyssa Lang, a new Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy, reminds us to be prepared for driving in winter weather. Lang is finishing her training as a Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy. She was a guest on Thursday’s Food For Thought program, which airs weekday mornings at 8:45…
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Minnesota DPS unveils first major website update since 2011
The Department of Public Safety says the new site is more mobile-friendly, and features additional features and content to improve the experience of Minnesotans. Author: Dana Thiede ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) impacts the lives of all state residents, as an umbrella for 12 agencies that handle duties from dealing…
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