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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. A special master has been appointed in the lawsuit between former Fair Meadow Nursing Home administrator Angie Leiting and the City of Fertile, Mayor Dan Wilkens and Fair Meadow–which is owned by the City of Fertile. You’ll remember a year ago, Leiting sued the…
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Gun usage across Northwest Minnesota, and North East North Dakota is about to increase due to the fall hunting season, and people are reminded to make sure they’re doing their part in making sure their firearms are handled safely. Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy, and Firearm Instructor Matt Nikle reminds you to follow the four primary…
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The International Falls Broncos are prepped to face their week 3 opponent Mesabi East Giants. Coming into today’s game, both teams sit at 2-0 with both teams having explosive week 1 wins. The Giants started on the road and faced South Ridge crushing the home team 52-6. Then, won a nail-biter in week 2 against…
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United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) gathered with United Ways across the state and other leaders at the State Capitol Tuesday to unveil a new report, “ALICE in Minnesota: A Study of Financial Hardship” from United Ways of Minnesota and their research partner, United For ALICE. ALICE® is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and it’s a way of…
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The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday. The council reviewed the scheduled demolition of the property at 307 Broadway. After a delay from the contractors, the former hardware store, currently owned by Dennis Riedhammer of Riedhammer Masonry, LLC, is set to be demolished the week of September 23rd. Riedhammer made another informal appeal…
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The Rainy River Volleyball team will be traveling over to the Mesabi Range campus for an away game scheduled for 6:30pm. I got the chance to talk to Coach Nosan about the team and these recent Coach’s Choice Awards that were announced yesterday. One particular player whom was robbed of the MCAC defensive award was…
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The first few weeks at Central Valley are off to a great start. Superintendent, Jeremy Brandt, gives R & J News an update. One area that has taken a step back though, is counseling. Brandt says they have a plan to work around the open position. During Wednesday’s meeting the board approved purchasing a new…
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Farmers across Norman County are eagerly waiting for the fall harvest, and crops still have a little ways to go before farmers can get in their fields. R&J News reporter Nick Revier caught up with Norman County Farmer Rebecca Sip to get an update on how area crops are looking, starting with the sugarbeet crop. …
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School is back in session at the Mahnomen School District, but this influx of traffic is not slowing the progress being made on the school’s construction project. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on the project. Bisek is also happy to announce that the school’s renovation project has been completed. For the latest…
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Like many school districts across Minnesota Ada Borup West is seeing the effects of the substitute teacher, and bus driver shortage. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook encourages community members who are interested in filling into these roles to reach out to him at the school. Earlier this week Ada Borup West Activities Director Kenley…
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