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Norman County 4H held their annual Pancake Fundraiser and Share the Fun Event this weekend, giving the community a chance to catch up with 4Hers across Norman County. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says this year’s breakfast was a big hit. Houglum says Share the Fun also went very well, and she shares this…
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The Twin Valley City Council approved the final payment of their large construction project from last year. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton reminds us what was done, and how the project turned out. Bolton says the council continued to work on their rental ordinance as well. Bolton also reminds Twin Valley residents that their annual…
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FERTILE, MN—Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting featured more talk about mediation between Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew and two unnamed City employees. Attorney Jana Sullivan recommended that mediation between the sides continue, pointing out that “lawsuits bring more conflict.” between the parties. The Council voted 4-1, with Mayor Nephew voting against, to pay $4750 to continue…
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HAWLEY, MN—Entries were turned in over the weekend for the 57th annual Hawley Art Show and Sale, which begins this Thursday and runs through Sunday. Sandy Maydole, one of the co-chairs of the Hawley Art Show, talks about the number of entries for this year’s show. Maydole says there will also be two special demonstrations…
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Treatment courts are being highlighted this May as part of National Treatment Court Month, with officials calling them one of the most effective tools in the justice system.These specialized courts focus on addressing substance use and mental health disorders that often drive criminal behavior, combining treatment with strict supervision and accountability.Advocates say treatment courts not…
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The Thief River Falls Robotics Team ProDigi recently had the opportunity to travel to Oklahoma, and compete against some of the best robotics teams in the world. ProDigi team leader Briley gives us a recap of their trip to Oklahoma, which saw them making it all the way to the tournament finals. Briley says their…
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The Hawley Middle School Project continues to move closer to completion, and the District will be crossing some big things off their list in the coming days. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson tells us what’s been done, and what they will be doing in the coming days. Anderson says there’s also a lot of…
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It’s state testing season at schools across Minnesota, and at Norman County East, they will be kicking off their MCA testing this week. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says it’s important for parents to make sure their kids are well rested, and prepared before heading to school for testing. Parents with questions about testing…
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During the Norman County Court Administration Office’s Juror Appreciation Day, R&J News had the opportunity to interview the Honorable Annie P Claesson-Huseby, who presides over the court in Norman County. Claesson-Huseby tells us more about herself, and what it’s been like serving in Norman County. When she’s not in court, Claesson-Huseby says she can often…
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