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Clearbrook-Gonvick School

Over at Clearbrook-Gonvick, Superintendent Ryan Grow says staff additions have allowed students to have a greater choice of elective classes. FTE stands for Full Time Equivalent.  You can hear the Clearbrook-Gonvick School News Tuesday afternoons at 2:05 on KKCQ-FM.


October 9, 2024 0

North Dakota Fire Danger

Casey Anderson, chief of the wildlife division of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, tells R&J News about the risk of wildfires in east central North Dakota. Anderson also points out that hunting season will start this weekend and if you’re going hunting, you should be prepared. Anderson says it’s a hunter’s responsibility to…
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October 9, 2024 0

Fall Medallion – Week 2 Clue 2

Here’s a clue, this one is new:


October 8, 2024 0

Leiting vs Fertile Update

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  Retired Judge Gerald Seibel has accepted his appointment as special master for the court case between the City of Fertile and former Fair Meadow Nursing Home administrator Angie Leiting.  Leiting has filed suit against the City of Fertile, Fertile Mayor Dan Wilkens and the…
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October 8, 2024 0

Grow Hillsboro Hosting Town Hall Meeting Tonight on North Dakota Measure 4

As the general election draws nearer, there are more opportunities to discuss the issues. Tonight, Grow Hillsboro will be hosting a town hall meeting on North Dakota’s Measure 4. Event organizer, Paul Geray, shares the details. If approved in November, Measure 4 would prohibit political subdivisions from levying any tax on the assessed value of…
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October 8, 2024 0

Oh Canada Recap – 10/8/2024

On the October 8th edition of the Oh Canada Show, Ed Gackley began the show with interviewing a couple of Fort Frances Lakers: Evan Kabel and Pierce Gouin. He then previewed an interview with a member of the Fort Frances Fire Department. The interview with Wayne Riches, the Captain of Prevention at the Fort Frances…
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October 8, 2024 0

“Something to Prove” – Ernest Collins, Voyageurs Men’s Basketball Coach

The Rainy River Voyageurs basketball team is gearing up for their first scrimmages of the preseason, which will take place on Saturday, October 12th. So we decided to pay a visit and talk to new Head Coach Ernest Collins about the team and how it’s looking so far. He was then asked about the primary…
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October 8, 2024 0

Lengthy Hillsboro City Commission Meeting Sees Discussion on Infrastructure, Communication, and the Budget

The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday.  The commission aimed to tackle several topics during the over three-hour meeting, including the 2025 budget. The commission did approve the final levy amount for the 2025 budget, which came in just over $10,000 more than last year. Despite the increase in the budget, City Engineer…
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October 8, 2024 0

Ada Borup West School Board votes to move forward with School Forest program 

The Ada Borup West School Board heard a presentation at their meeting on Tuesday morning in regards to the adoption of a school forest program, which is a program that serves to Increase outdoor education activities at schools. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more about the program and what the next steps…
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October 8, 2024 0

Voyageur National Park’s Ranger Kevin Grossheim, 55, dies in service.

 The National Park Service Ranger who died Sunday in the line of duty in Voyageurs National Park was a dedicated law enforcement officer, emergency services volunteer, member of the community, and beloved husband and friend.  Park ranger Kevin Grossheim, 55, of Kabetogama, Minnesota, died on Sunday, October 6, on Namakan Lake.  “Kevin was much loved…
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October 8, 2024 0