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Norman-Mahnomen and Polk Public Health focusing on emergency preparedness

Norman Mahnomen Public Health alongside Polk County Public Health is putting a focus on emergency preparedness, as we move into the winter months. One way they did this is by having residents complete risk assessments. Polk County Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Jason Flores tells us more about these assessments, and what they found.  Flores, and Tammy…
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October 29, 2024 0

Benefit for Norman County East Graduate is Sunday 

This Sunday Gary Cares, along with the City of Gary will be holding a benefit for Norman County East Graduate and Gary Resident Jesse Koch, as he battles Large B Cell Lymphoma. Event Representative Amanda Sip tells us more about Koch, and explains why he and his family are in need of support.  Sip also…
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October 29, 2024 0

Dekko Center Project Update 

The Ada Dekko Center will have portions of the building shut down for the next couple months, as work continues to be done on the interior of the building. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen tells us more.  Eggen also gave an update of the work being done in the other parts of the building including…
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October 29, 2024 0

What’s on my Ballot Traill County: 

On today’s installment of “What’s on My Ballot” R&J News will be breaking down the elections taking place across Traill County this November.  Federal Elections: Presidential Election:  Kamala Harris & Tim Wlaz Democratic  Donald Trump & JD Vance Republican  Chase Oliver & Mike ter Maat Libertarian  U.S. Senator  Katrina Christiansen Democratic  Kevin Cramer Republican  U.S.…
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October 29, 2024 0

Trick or Treat on Main in Mayville

This Thursday the Mayport Community Club will be holding a Trick or Treat on Main event in downtown Mayville. Event Organizer  Meghan Hovde tells us more about the event.  The Trick or Treat on Main is running in conjunction with the Mayville Library Trunk or Treat, and people are encouraged to participate in both. For…
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October 29, 2024 0

Halloween Safety Tips

With Halloween just around the corner, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman has some safety tips for trick or treaters. Tadman also has advice on what to do with the treats when you get home. Tadman also suggests that adults accompany younger children…and if you have a dog in the house, you may want to keep…
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October 29, 2024 0

School Matters – October 28th

Every Monday morning we hold our School Matters program, and the most recent guest was Beth Shermoen who is the Super Intendent for ISD 361, and she gave us an update on the Referendum which was voted for back in August. After these groups get to see the construction plans for themselves, Beth Shermoen was…
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October 28, 2024 0