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Hawley School holding open house next week 

Over the last year R&J News has been telling you about the construction work going on in the Hawley School District, now you can go see the work that has been done first hand. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says the School will be holding a Phase 1 Open House next week.  Sticking with construction,…
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May 2, 2025 0

Area Veteran recaps trip on Veterans Honor Flight

The Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN took two planes of veterans to Washington DC on Sunday, April 20, and for some it was the trip of a lifetime. Donald Longtin, a veteran from Plummer Minnesota was one of the many veterans on the trip, and he tells us more about his history in the service. …
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May 2, 2025 0

Budget Bills main focus for legislators in the Minnesota Senate 

We’re in the last leg of the 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session, and lawmakers are prepared for what may be the busiest time of the session. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) tells us what the next couple weeks will look like in St Paul and what kind of legislation is coming to the…
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May 2, 2025 0

Fisher & Climax-Shelly Combine For Prom

Saturday is Prom night in Fisher.  Prom advisor Mikayla Hensrud tells us about this year’s theme. This year’s Prom in Fisher will also serve as the Prom for Climax-Shelly students.  Hensrud says there are some challenges to having one Prom for two schools. This will be the second year Fisher and Climax-Shelly have joined forces…
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May 2, 2025 0

Tuttle Brings Back Music For ABW Spring Band Concert

Ada-Borup-West High School’s spring band concert will feature a piece of music that hasn’t been performed in 20 years.  Richard Tuttle was Ada-Borup band director at that time and he continues in that role today. He talks about bringing back that selection.  You can hear “The Black Sands of Iowa Jima” at the Ada-Borup-West spring…
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May 2, 2025 0

Lots of success for Ulen Hitterdal FFA at State FFA Convention 

The Minnesota State FFA Convention wrapped up earlier this week, and it was one of the most successful State Conventions for the Ulen Hitterdal FFA Chapter in its history. Ulen Hitterdal FFA Advisor Amanda Thorsvig tells us more.  Thorsvig says Ulen Hitterdal also received a chapter award, and had representation in the FFA talent show. …
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May 2, 2025 0

Darcie’s Dancers Dancing To Competition

On Friday, May 2nd Darcie’s Dancers will be on the road to Duluth to compete in the annual Regionals Competition a week after having their annual recital. Both they had to leave for competition, Darcie and four of her dancers joined us at the station to talk about this past weekend’s recital. The dance recital,…
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May 1, 2025 0

Park Christian Students Give Back on Spiritual Emphasis Day

On a rainy morning in May, the student body at Park Christian banded together on several projects with one purpose… to serve. From picking up trash on Highway 75, to yard work for a family in need, these students used their hands and feet, to be the hands and feet of God’s kingdom. This segment…
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May 1, 2025 0

Bronco Hall of Fame Inductee Jimmy Knapp Reflects on Being a Bronco

The 2025 Bronco Athletics Hall of Fame is being held on Saturday, May 3rd and it is an event that honors and recognizes the athletic success of the Alumni of International Falls High School. We were able to reach out to some of the inductees, such as Jim Knapp of the Class of 1972. Jim,…
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May 1, 2025 0

Baesler Chosen Northern Cass Superintendent

One area school district’s loss is another one’s gain.  The Northern Cass School Board Wednesday hired Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler to be their new superintendent. Baesler will succeed Dr. Cory Steiner, who will take over as superintendent of the Fargo School District this summer.  Baesler spoke to R&J Broadcasting’s Kevin Kochmann this morning.…
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