Norman County East ESports returns from State Tournament
The Norman County East ESports team wrapped up a successful year two by sending over a dozen students to compete in the ESports State Tournament in UND this past Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Norman County East ESports Advisor Kain Schow shares how his team did. This is the second year Norman County East has had…
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End of Life Care legislation in early discussions at Legislative Session
Minnesota Representative Deb Kiel was a guest on the Food for Thought Program last Friday and discussed legislation that is being discussed in St Paul. Kiel Says that one topic that has been discussed by some of her constituents is end of life care, also known as assisted suicide. For the full conversation with Representative…
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City of Ada Announces New Presidential Primary Polling Location
After the closing of Ada Event Center due to the building being unfit for use the City of Ada was tasked with choosing a new location for the 2024 Presidential Primary on March 5. City of Ada AP Clerk Stephanie Knutson says the election will now take place at Sonrise Church in Ada, and explains…
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City of Hillsboro Secures $25K in grants to help plant new trees
The City of Hillsboro announced last week that they have secured over $25,000 in forest service grants in order to plant new trees across the city. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese tells us more. Reese also gave a timeline on when he thinks the trees will be planted as well as where they will…
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Minnesota Hands Free Law: What you can and can’t do
Jim Juve of the Fosston Police Department says they have been seeing an increase in phone usage while driving. Juve took some time to remind people what they can and can’t do with their phone while behind the wheel. Juve says that oddly enough most of the time the people breaking these hands free laws…
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Krabbe Disease Can Be Diagnosed In Minnesota Newborns
Minnesota’s Newborn Screening Program is now able to screen for a rare, genetic condition. It’s called Krabbe disease. The Minnesota Department of Health says it’s a rare, genetic condition in which a newborn can’t fully break down certain fats. These fats will build up in the body and can lead to damage to the nerves…
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Hawley Fire Update
Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. Fire early Monday morning destroyed a grain elevator in Hawley. Firefighters were called at 11pm Sunday night; by the time they arrived, the building was engulfed in flames. 17 area fire departments helped put out the fire. For most of the morning, Hawley residents…
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I Falls Public School at Target Field!
Attention Twins fans! Here is a way to go watch the Twins AND help International Falls Public Schools. Attend the game on Saturday, May 25th, against the World Champion Texas Rangers, and $2 for every ticket sold goes to International Falls Public Schools when you buy your REDUCED price ticket using the following link. https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/InterFalls0525…
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2nd Amendment Petition to be discussed at upcoming Norman County Commission Meeting
A petition with approximately 1,000 signatures is expected to be discussed at the March 7 Norman County Commission meeting. Randy Steen from the Norman County Republican Basic Political Operating Unit tells us more about this petition and what it would do. Steen also explained why this is something he wanted to be a part of. …
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