Mahnomen Construction Update
The Mahnomen School has been in a lengthy construction project since last school year and progress continues to move along. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on where the project is at, and when it’s expected to be completed. With temperatures expected to stay frigid through next week, Bisek also reminds parents to…
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Twin Valley EDA and Parks Committee seeking new members
The City of Twin Valley is looking for community members looking to serve the community, to join Twin Valley EDA and Parks Committee. Twin Valley City Councilwoman, and committee member Tracy Christensen tells us more about the committee, and what it does. Christensen also spoke more on the time commitment that a person joining can…
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Ulen-Hitterdal School Board meeting recap
The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board met in regular session on Wednesday night, and they received an update on the ongoing renovation project that is happening at the school. Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more. Flaten says the school board is also looking to come to an agreement with Minnesota Online High School, and he explains…
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Minnesota Senate considering bill to legalize mobile sports betting in Minnesota
After a bill fell short in the final hours of last years legislative session the Minnesota Senate Committee on State and Local Government heard testimony on senate file 757 which would legalize mobile sports betting in the State of Minnesota. Speaking at the meeting was the bill’s author Senator Matt Kline (DFL-Mendota Heights) who explained…
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Halstad City Council Meeting
HALSTAD, MN—At Monday night’s regular meeting, the Halstad City Council approved a way to use money from the State of Minnesota. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson explains. Also on Monday, the Halstad City Council took action on a cannabis ordinance. The Council also tabled an offer to buy the Sunrise Apartments from the City. Johnson says…
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Win-E-Mac Coaches Vs. Cancer Update
ERSKINE, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you last week. The Coaches versus Cancer fundraiser at the February 4 Fosston at Win-E-Mac boys basketball game was quite a success, as Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo explains. Langemo was talking to KKCQ’s Tom Lano during the Win-E-Mac School News program, which airs Thursday…
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Ada Borup West FCCLA Veterans Honor Flight fundraiser is today
The Ada Borup West FCCLA Chapter invites you out to tonight’s basketball game against Hillsboro/Central Valley, as they will be holding a fundraiser for the Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota. ABW FCCLA members Chloe Tuttle and Madison Erickson tell us more. Tuttle and Erickson also explained what the Honor Flight is, and…
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Gary City Council Meets
The Gary City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, and the council was tasked with figuring out how they want to spend some grant money they recently received. Gary Mayor Buck Engen says the first grant they discussed was for the City Wellness Center. Engen says the city also received some grant money for…
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MN House Republicans Ask For US Attorney
Three Minnesota Republicans in the US House have sent a letter to President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to appoint a US Attorney for the District of Minnesota in light of fraud allegations against Governor Tim Walz’s administration. The letter from Representatives Michelle Fischbach, Brad Finstad and Pete Stauber says “Minnesotans have rightfully lost…
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