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Dekko Center Update 

The Dekko Center has been busy as of late after some issues with their pool pack. Brianna Eggen of the Dekko Center tells us a little more about this pool pack and what this faulty pool pack affected in the building.  Eggen also laid out what the plan is moving forward when it comes to…
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December 28, 2023 0

Ice Fishing Garbage Storage/Disposal Law 

As many anglers take to the ice one law that they should be aware of is the new laws regarding garbage waste and disposal while they are on the ice. MN DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson breaks down these new laws so that you can be in compliance.  Failure to follow these rules can lead…
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December 28, 2023 0

Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation Highlights in 2023

The Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation is rounding out a successful 2023 and looking ahead to 2024. HEDC Vice President, Dustin Nagel, shares some of the highlights from this past year. Nagel also tells R & J News the HEDC will put a larger focus on housing in 2024. Nagel also says their recent round of…
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December 28, 2023 0

Winter Survival Kit Reminder 

With the recent weather trends now’s a great time to remind area drivers to put winter survival kits together and keep them in your car. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us what you should include in your kit.  Some other miscellaneous things you could keep in a winter survival kit include a shovel, extra…
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December 27, 2023 0

Former North Dakota FSA State Director not expecting new farm bill in 2024 

While many remain optimistic about the passing of a new farm bill in 2024 not all are so optimistic. Former North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Director Aaron Krauter says that he does not think that we will be getting a new farm bill next year and he explains why.  Krauter also explained how modern…
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December 27, 2023 0

Mahnomen County Commission meets 

The Mahnomen County Commission met for their final meeting of 2023 on Tuesday night and Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl says it was a busy one. Holl says that these major topics were the 2024 Tax Levy and crime victims advocate position.  Holl also said that he made a major announcement at the meeting regarding…
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December 27, 2023 0

Norman County Building In 2023

Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson spoke with R&J News last week about several topics that were important in 2023.  One topic was planning and zoning in the county.  Going by the numbers, Johanson says it was a good year in Norman County; good, but not great. Johanson says he’s looking forward to better…
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December 27, 2023 0

New Year healthy living 

Christmas time is over and now it’s time to start looking into 2024. With the new year many people will be doing New Year resolutions to varying success. One of the most common resolutions is to live a healthier life and Kim Meyers of Norman Mahnomen Public health joined us to discuss how you maximize…
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December 26, 2023 0

Norman County Commissioners Meet 

The Norman County Board of Commissioners met for the last time this year on Thursday. Commissioners Chairman Steve Bommersbach says a topic on the agenda was a report from their environmental service officer.  Bommersbach also says that they heard an update from the highway department and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health.  Lastly Bommersbach says the county hired…
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December 26, 2023 0

Rep. Fischbach Supports More Milk Options For Schools

Last week, the US House passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which will allow schools to serve whole milk as part of the school lunch program.  Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach supports the bill. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act now moves to the US Senate.


December 26, 2023 0