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Polk County Sheriff’s Office sharing spring driving reminders 

Spring is right around the corner, the snow is starting to melt, which means that flood season is right around the corner, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is sharing some reminders for drivers when those flooding conditions come. Polk County Patrol Sgt. Ben Stout tells us more.  While the temperatures have been getting warm…
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March 6, 2026 0

Ada City Council members discuss Public Works Building project 

Bids will officially be awarded on March 17 for the Ada Public Works building project, and city officials are weighing their options when it comes to what all to include in the project. While the public works portion of the project is guaranteed, officials have the choice in whether they will include the Police Department…
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March 6, 2026 0

Spaeth reaches deal with Hawley School District, will become next Superintendent 

After a lengthy process of finding a successor for longtime Superintendent Phil Jensen, the Hawley School District has put pen to paper, and have officially hired Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth as their new face of the district. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says he, and the rest of the district are excited to welcome…
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March 6, 2026 0

Organics Recycling Program Begins

You’ll be able to turn food scraps into compost thanks to a new organics recycling program in Norman, Mahnomen, Polk and Clearwater Counties.  Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson tells us how the idea came about. All you have to do to take part in this recycling program is pick up a green bag…
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March 6, 2026 0

Waubun Ogema White Earth School News 3/5/26

News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District.


March 5, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Thursday 3/5/2026

Minnesota officials say progress is being made in improving water quality across the state. The updated 2025 Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency shows that water flowing out of Minnesota through the Mississippi River now carries 32 percent less phosphorus and 6 percent less nitrogen to the Gulf of Mexico compared…
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March 5, 2026 0

Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference holding annual Great Northern Regional Next week 

The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference will be hosting their annual Great Northern Regional Event next Thursday at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. . FIRST Robotics Regional Director Nicole Schossow tells us more about this event, and its uniqueness. As with any NMRC/FIRST Robotics Event, Schowssow says the event is free and open to the…
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March 5, 2026 0

Askelson takes over as MN Soybean County Representative for Northwest MN

Members of Minnesota Corn and Soybean in Northwest Minnesota will notice a new face hanging around, as Twin Valley native Mark Askelson has taken over as  Minnesota Soybean County Representative for Northwest Minnesota. R&J News had the chase to catch up with Askelson, who says he’s excited for his new role.  Askelson says he has…
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March 5, 2026 0

Mahnomen Parents asked to update contact information 

Communication between schools and parents are very important, and the Mahnomen School District is asking that parents make sure they have up to date contact information, so that they could get a hold of you in an emergency. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson.  Pederson also reminds parents that there’s no school on Monday.  For the…
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March 5, 2026 0

Rydell Wildlife Refuge hosting annual Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl on Saturday  

After having to reschedule last weekend due to cold temperatures, the Rydell Wildlife Refuge will be hosting their annual Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl this weekend, and temperatures are expected to be a lot warmer. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen gives us a preview of the event.  Knutsen says they will have a limited number of…
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March 5, 2026 0