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The Norman County East School Board held their September meeting last night. It was a busy night for the school board as they had a presentation by the company SitelogIQ. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell explains what this presentation was about and what the board decided. Another big agenda topic was the levy. Nudell…
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The Lake Park-Audubon School District has launched a website that makes the district’s case for a proposed property tax increase. Lake Park-Audubon Superintendent Dr. Tim Godfrey talks about the November 7 referendum. Godfrey gives examples of what your tax levy would rise to….if the referendum passes. Godfrey says that if the referendum passes, all $450,000…
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The Cass County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that their K9 Ryker was severely injured during an arrest on Sunday, September 17. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office say they received a call about an assault in progress at a residence in Wilkinson township outside of Cass Lake. Upon Arrival deputies learned that a male, Kyote…
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It was the LBF homecoming week last week, and Dawn Wilcox was in Littlefork to talk with the kids.
The Hawley School District continues to work on the construction projects that are part of the bond referendum that was passed back in November of 2022. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives an update on the progress being made. More information on the referendum can be found on the Hawley School District website www.gohawley.org.
Its Child Passenger Safety Week and Aimee Eggen from Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to discuss proper car seat installation. Many parents also have questions regarding car seat transition and when their child should move from a rear facing position to a front facing position. Eggen explains when parents should look to make this change. …
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HALSTAD, MN—Halstad is gearing up for the annual Sugar Fest coming up on Saturday. Bjorne Solberg, the lead organizer for Sugar Fest, says one Sugar Fest event is the dedication of a mural in the city. The mural is at the intersection of Highways 200 and 75, just south of Valley General Store. It was…
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R&J News continues to cover National Farm Safety and Health Week, which is being recognized this week. Today’s theme is tractor safety and rural roadway safety. Megan Schossow, outreach director for the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, says this is a timely topic with harvest season beginning. Schossow reminds us that farm vehicles…
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The Traill County Sheriff’s Office is looking for deputies and dispatchers. Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt was asked if the openings are due to people leaving to work in larger cities or the North Dakota Highway Patrol. When it comes to the dispatch job, Sheriff Hunt says they’ll train you. Sheriff Hunt says working as…
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The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a 5K Fun Run/Walk this Saturday, September 23 at the Bagley City Park with same day registration opening at 9:30. Event representative Trisha Strain explains the event and what they’re fundraising for. Strain also went down the schedule of events and everything that’s included. You are able…
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