Norman County East Students spreading kindness
Students at Norman County East are looking to spread kindness in the second half of the year, and in response the school has started a program called the kindness wall. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more. For more news from the Norman County East School District tune into the Norman County East…
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Veterans Honor Flight Soup Cookoff in Hendrum
Maggie’s Hometown Tavern in Hendrum will be hosting a Soup Cookoff to raise funds for the Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN on Saturday starting at 11:00 AM. Event organizer, and Honor Flight Volunteer Crash Thoemke tells us more. There’s still plenty of time to register a soup entry, and Thoemke explains how you can do…
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Know the signs of a mental health crisis
The Holidays are a time of cheer for many, but for those suffering from depression and other mental health issues the time after the Holidays can be difficult. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman explains why, and he encourages you to keep contact with those who may be dealing with mental health issues. Tadman also shared…
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Norman County Ag Day is Wednesday
Norman County Ag Day is on Wednesday in Halstad, and all area producers are invited to attend. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension gives us a preview of the event, and who will be presenting. Ag Day also gives a chance for area youth to get involved, and Linda Houglum of Norman County Extension tells…
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Rec Basketball Fundraiser! Get some Pizza & Pasta
The Bronco Basketball Boosters are holding a fundraiser that’s going on from now through Wed January 8, 2025. We brought a local Rec player into the studio to tell us all about, so here is Stevie. He was also joined by his mom who is helping him with his sales. The two are proving to…
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Fosston Superintendent discusses plans moving forward after student arrested for bringing gun to school
Yesterday it was announced that an 11 year old student at Magelssen Elementary was detained after bringing a handgun to school. Earlier this morning R&J News had a discussion with Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk about the incident. Selk gives a brief overview of the situation, and praises a staff member for their actions that led…
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Elks Lodge #1599
Click link to hear full audio Kris Lassila, Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge #1599 on a bit of history of the Elks, it’s members, the past 2024 events and what’s to come for the New Year 2025.
Hillsboro School and Community Working Together to Find Solutions Amidst Budget Cuts
About 100 people attended Thursday night’s Hillsboro Public School Board special meeting. The district, faced with around $500,000 in budget cuts for the next school year, has multiple options on the table. The board fielded public comments, questions, concerns, and ideas from over 20 students, staff, and community members. Superintendent Jon Dryburgh was pleased with…
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New Years Resolution Ideas
Coming up with a New Years Resolution can be hard, and many have a hard time committing to a long term goal, or plan. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says if you’re one of these people, you could always set small goals as your resolution. Myers shares some things you could do as…
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