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The back to school season is officially underway at the Mahnomen School District, as teachers are back in the building, and their Back to School Open House is coming up later this week. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us more. Again, the open house will be held on Wednesday, August 26 from 4:00 to 7:00…
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The Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association is pushing back against the Trump Administration after they made the decision to import foreign beef on a tariff-free basis, as a way to drive beef prices down. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson says the decision to this is disappointing for domestic cattle producers. Thompson says moves like this…
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The busy summer season is winding down at Lake Bemidji State Park, but that does not mean that there still isn’t fun to be had. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Draker reminds people that the park is open year round, and that their programming will continue through the fall. If you’re looking to get…
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With a new school year about to begin, drivers are reminded to pay attention to students walking or biking to school. Brynna Knapp of AAA Minnesota says drivers should pay attention to their surroundings, especially near a school. Knapp also says there’s a new Minnesota law when it comes to vehicles stopping for a school…
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The 2026 School Year is about to be underway at the Norman County East School District, and the community can expect to see a number of new faces at the school this year. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more about who will be joining the district. One way you could meet these…
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ULEN, MN—Firefighters are still working to put out a fire that started Sunday afternoon at a shed north of Ulen. Ulen Assistant Fire Chief Kelly Jacobson tells R&J News 5000 square bales of hay caught fire Sunday afternoon at a shed two miles north of Ulen. As a result of all that dry hay, Jacobson…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approved a series of staff hirings at their board meeting last week. Superintendent Laurie Johnson says they have a lot of new staff who are joining the district this year. Johnson says the school board also had a discussion about their new teacher apprenticeship program, which is already seeing interest…
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The 2026/2027 School Year is just about here for those at the Ada-Borup-West Elementary School, but some major changes will be coming for parents/guardians when it comes to their Parentvue service. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett explains. Triplett says they will also be bringing back their Cougar Kickoff Days, which will be held on September 2…
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The Mahnomen School Board had discussions regarding the Mahnomen Elementary School roof at their meeting last week, as the roof is in need of some significant repairs. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon explains. Staffing is always a topic of discussions heading into a new school year, and Simon says the Mahnomen School is in a really…
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It’s a big week for the Red River Watershed Management Board,(RRWMB) as they will be celebrating their 50 Year Anniversary all week. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip told R&J News that they will be kicking off their celebration later today. Sip says the celebration will then take them all across the Red River Valley for…
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