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Polk County Extension holding Land Rent Seminar 

Polk County Extension will be holding a free Land Rent Seminar next month, and registration is now open. Heather Dufault of Polk Extension tells us more about the class.  For more information or to register for the seminar contact Polk County Extension at 218-563-2465  or go to extension.umn.edu/local/polk.


November 6, 2025 0

Hillsboro FFA attends National FFA Convention 

The National FFA Convention was last weekend, and the Hillsboro FFA Chapter had multiple students in attendance. Hillsboro FFA members Mackenzie Ptacek and Hadley Abentroth share some of their most memorable experiences from the trip.  Ptacek and Abentroth also explain why they got involved in FFA.  Finally, Ptacek explains why students should get involved in…
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November 6, 2025 0

Benedictine Living Community making resident’s dream come true

Benedictine Living Community in Ada will have the opportunity to grant one of their residents the opportunity of a lifetime through their “Making Dreams Come True Program.” Cassie Visser of Benedictine Living Community – Ada tells us more.  R&J News also had the chance to catch up with Ritchie Wright, to talk about the special…
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November 6, 2025 0

Bagley School News

BAGLEY, MN—Monday night’s Bagley School Board meeting was a routine affair, according to Bagley Superintendent Dr. Erich Heise.  He said there was some good news about Bagley’s enrollment numbers. Heise says there will be Veterans Day ceremonies at each of the Bagley schools next Tuesday. The Bagley School News airs Wednesdays at 2pm on KKCQ…
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November 6, 2025 0

North Dakota Deer Season Opens Friday

North Dakota’s deer hunting season begins Friday and runs through November 23.  Jim Job, an outbreak biologist with North Dakota Game and Fish, tells us what the deer population looks like. Job talks about the deer hunting outlook in the Red River Valley. Job also has this advice for hunters before they go into the…
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November 6, 2025 0

Polk County Veterans Service Update 

Temperatures are continuing to get cooler across the region, and area veterans are reminded that there may be a grant that’s available to you, if you have issues with your heating system. Polk County veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more.  Getting veterans and their families their benefits as quickly as possible is the…
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November 6, 2025 0

Voters approve Win-E-Mac Referendum

The Win-E-Mac School District was one of many referendums on the ballot this Tuesday, and voters have decided to approve a $800 per pupil operating referendum. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says he is very excited to see the community stand behind the school.  Cook also explains what the passing of the referendum means for the…
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November 5, 2025 0

Mahnomen School News 11/5/25

News and information from the Mahnomen School District


November 5, 2025 0

Resources available to families through Norman-Mahnomen Public Health 

Raising a young child can be hard for any family, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health has resources available that can help you and your family. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health highlights some of the programs, and services that they offer to families with young children.  Carlsrud says that another program that Norman-Mahnomen Public Health can…
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November 5, 2025 0

Essentia Health – Ada  holding health fair this week 

Essentia Health in Ada will be holding their annual Health Fair this week, and people are encouraged to stop bye and take advantage of their health labs. Angie Skyberg of Essentia Health tells us more.  Skyberg says this health fair also offers a great opportunity for parents to schedule a well child exam for their…
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November 5, 2025 0