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MAHNOMEN, MN—Last week, Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther went to St. Paul to speak with area lawmakers and gather support for Mahnomen Hospital improvements to be included in this year’s bonding bill. Guenther tells R&J News she’ll be coming back to the State Capitol later this month. Guenther says she and others from Mahnomen may…
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The Ada Borup West School District held their annual Pennies for Patients Fundraiser last week, and it was a massive success. Ada Borup West High School principal Josh Carlson says students raised over $2,000 dollars for those battling Leukemia. In other school news, Carlson says they will have some very special guests from NASA visiting…
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The Hawley Elementary Held their annual musical last weekend, and reviews for the show are overwhelmingly positive. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says all the performances were great, and that the kids did an amazing job. Ellingson says there’s also a lot of excitement in the community, as their Kindergarten readiness program starts this Monday. …
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FOSSTON, MN—In the wake of next Wednesday’s groundbreaking for a new emergency care facility at Essentia Health-Fosston, the City of Fosston issued this press release: The City of Fosston acknowledges the need for improvements to emergency care facilities at Fosston Hospital. This need was formally recognized as early as 2009, when the City incorporated requirements…
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While it may not seem like it due to recent snowfall, spring is here, which means the Ada Public Works Department is gearing up for their very busy summer months. Due to the increased summer workload Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen says they have some great summer job opportunities available to area youth and…
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Spring activities were starting to ramp up at Itasca State Park, but recent snowfall will likely delay the opening of some different areas and trails in the park. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter says one area of the park that will have its opening date pushed back is the ever popular Wilderness Drive. If…
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Did you know that in Minnesota you are legally required to move over for first responders if they are parked or working on the shoulder of the road? Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman tells us more about these laws called Ted Foss Laws. Tadman says you are also required to move over for stalled non-emergency…
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Kindergarten registration and preschool screening for the 2026/2027 school year is now open at the Mahnomen School District, and parents are encouraged to get their child registered as soon as possible. MARSS/ED-FI Coordinator Kayla Nelson tells us more. Nelson says they also have some Community Education classes coming up that are currently taking registrations. Again,…
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The Ada Girl Scouts recently had the opportunity to take a trip to Benedictine Living Community – Ada, and visit with Mission Court’s residents over a glass of milk with cookies. Ada Girl Scout Troop leader Bonnie Ballard tells us more about the visit. Ballard says doing events like this is what being in the…
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The Minnesota Region 1 FFA Awards Banquet was held in Frazee on Wednesday, and Ada Borup West FFA came home with some extra hardware. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage tells us more. Savage says they also had a pair of students recognized with State Degrees. As for what’s next for Ada Borup West…
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