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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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Hunter Safety Reminders
The Minnesota Youth Rifle Deer Season is next week, and the statewide deer rifle season is in November, and hunters are once again reminded to be extra cautious and safe this hunting season. Wayne Lee of the Red River Valley Sportsman Club says the most important aspect of hunter safety is muzzle control. Lee says…
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Mahnomen Fall Decorating Contest
The City of Mahnomen invites its residents and businesses to participate in their annual fall decorating contest, which runs the entire month of October. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther fills us in on the details. Guenther says the fall yard decoration contest has been growing in participation over the last few years, and she’s hopeful…
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