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The Mahnomen School District had further discussions on the potential move to a four day school week, at their meeting on Monday evening. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon told R&J News, that they are still early in the process, but there is still some interest in the move. Simon says the school board also approved a…
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US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. will be in Rochester Friday, August 21 to announce a new federal partnership for people with autism. He will speak at a roundtable with federal and state officials about Project Lifesaver, a local search and rescue program for autistic people. The secretary will then take questions…
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One of the many goals of Ada EDA is to promote business opportunities within the city of Ada, and one way they do this is in the form of grants and low interest loans. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the EDA is continuing to meet regularly, and that they have money available through their…
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The Red River History Museum in Shelly held a Music at the Museum celebration on Tuesday, as a way to fundraise for the museum, and the event was well attended. R&J News had a chance to catch up with Museum Representative Steph Abentroth, who shares more about the history of the museum, and how it…
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Attendance is one of the most important things for young learners, which is why the Hillsboro School District will be rolling out a new attendance policy for the upcoming school year. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis explains. Theis says continued absences could then lead to you being dropped from the class all together. Theis…
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Scams have unfortunately become a common occurrence in our lives, so it’s become very important for people to beware of the signs of a scam, whether it’s over the phone, online, or through a text message. Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland says being able to recognize a scam is important, as they’re always changing. …
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The Back to School season is officially underway in the Ada Borup West School District, as they will be welcoming teachers back in the building next week. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson tells us more. The first day of school for students at Ada Borup West is September 2, and Superintendent Aaron…
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CROOKSTON, MN—The former office manager for two Crookston rental companies is accused of embezzling more than a quarter of a million dollars in rent and deposit money over several years. 53-year-old Cathy Ann LaJesse of Grand Forks is charged with eight counts of felony theft by diverting corporate property and eight counts of felony theft…
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The Fosston School Board held their monthly meeting on Monday night. Fosston Superintendent Derek Gieseke said one of the items discussed during his superintendent report was their special education cooperative, who is getting a new facility. Gieseke says the board also approved a series of new hirings. Gieseke says there was also a discussion held…
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