Norman County East taking next step in school renovation project
The Norman County East School will be taking the next step in their referendum project at a meeting later today. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us what they will be doing at the meeting, and where the project is currently. Items that are included in the Norman County East Referendum Project includes a…
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Riverwatch Celebrating 30 years
It’s a big year for area Riverwatch chapters, as the organization is celebrating its 30 year anniversary this year. Organization representative Danni Halvorson explains what Riverwatch is, and he also tells us more about the different activities Riverwatch offers to area students. Since its founding 30 years ago, Riverwatch has seen massive growth. Halvorson talks…
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Gary Cares hosting women’s self defense class
After receiving a grant earlier this year, Gary Cares will be offering a women’s self defense class to area women. Self defense instructor Penny Ellingworth tells us more about this upcoming class, and what she will be covering. Ellingworth also told us more about her background as a self defense instructor. Lastly, Ellingworth encouraged everyone…
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House GOP Caucus shares concerns with Governor’s fraud prevention plans
The Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy committee received an overview on the Governor’s plans for fraud prevention, and the House GOP Caucus is voicing some of their concerns with plans. Committee Chair Rep. Kristin Robbins tells us some of the GOP’s concerns with the plan, and she also tells us what…
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Grammy Award winning artist gives advice to those wanting to pursue a career in music
The Red River Valley is full of talented musicians, and for many of them, they may be interested in making music their career. For many however, they don’t know where to start. Marty Roe is the lead singer for the Grammy Award Winning country music band Diamond Rio, and he shares some of his best…
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Twin Valley Student Visits Washington, DC
TWIN VALLEY, MN—A student from Twin Valley visited the nation’s capitol recently….not as a tourist, but to speak to federal lawmakers. Maxwell Fjeld, a senior, was promoting PSEO. Fjeld tells us what PSEO means. Fjeld tells R&J News he would like to see the PSEO program be spread nationwide. Fjeld says he spoke to three…
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Halstad Community Dinner
HALSTAD, MN—The City of Halstad held its annual community dinner Monday night. After Mayor Darin Johnson’s State of the City Address, Red River Valley Co-op Power received the Business/Organization of the Year Award. Red River Valley Co-op Power CEO Rich Whitcomb accepted the award. Then Emily Finney was chosen Halstad’s Citizen of the Year. Monday’s…
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Ulen-Hitterdal School News
ULEN, MN—Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley tells us what’s on tap for this shortened school week.
Rethinking Retirement: Two Reasons High Achievers Struggle With Life After Work
Intense professionals live lives of tremendous success and outstanding accomplishment. As they approach retirement, however, they may expect that they will “figure it out” — that their expertise will carry them through this next phase of their lives. Unfortunately, it doesn’t often work out that way. What are the two big reasons why people with high-paying,…
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