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This is National Influenza Vaccination Week. In other words, it’s a reminder to get a flu shot. Kelsey Merkens is a public health registered nurse with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health. Merkens says flu shots are for all of us, but especially the very young and older populations. While there may not be many flu cases yet,…
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A member of the Norman County Fair Board has received a national award. Don Merkens received a Heritage Award last week from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions. Merkens tells R&J News about the award. Merkens has been with the Norman County Fair since 1986 and he talks about changes at the Fair since…
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The City of Mahnomen met for their first of two December Council meetings tonight. The main discussion point of the meeting was a Sheriff’s Report with Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther recaps that discussion. There was also a quick discussion on a couple of city winter events and programs coming…
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North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced earlier today that he will be suspending his campaign for United States President. In a release Burgum said that “We are deeply grateful for each and every person who supported us with their ideas, prayers, advocacy, encouragement and enthusiasm,” and that, “Kathryn and I will always remain committed to…
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After a 15 week training period the Norman County Sheriff’s Office is introducing their newest member of the force today. K9 Onyx started training back in August with his handler Brett Fetting and they will be taking their first shift together as partners today. Deputy Fetting recaps the 15 week training period. Fetting says that…
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The United States Postal Service is in their busiest time of the year which means that it could take longer than expected for your package to arrive. Ada Postmaster Sarah Bentley tells us when you should have your packages ordered if you want them to arrive before Christmas.
The Win-E-Mac Senior Class will be hosting an Escape Room Fundraiser during the months of December and January. Win-E-Mac Senior Advisor Jessica Strom gives more information about this fundraiser. Strom also explained when these escape rooms will be open and how you can schedule a time. All money raised during this fundraiser will go back…
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TRAILL COUNTY, ND—Businesses in Traill County are trying a new technology to get shoppers into their stores and save them some money at the same time. It’s called “Hot on the Traill” and it’s been described by Jim Murphy, executive director of the Traill County Economic Development Commission, as an electronic coupon. Murphy says the…
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Ada was a busy place Saturday with the Old Fashioned Family Christmas festival taking place. Lee Ann Hall with the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce says the festival was a success. Hall also thanks everyone who helped make the Old Fashioned Family Christmas possible.
12-4-23Hillsboro, ND – R&J News was able to attend the retirement party for John Juelson, after 47 years as City Attorney for the City of Hillsboro, held at the Hillsboro Community Center on Friday night. Juelson shared how special the evening was for him. Juelson recalls some of his most memorable achievements to assist the…
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