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Mahnomen School Board Talks Renovations

MAHNOMEN, MN—At Monday’s Mahnomen School Board meeting, there was talk about possible renovations to the school.  Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek explains. Bisek says renovations at the Mahnomen School won’t happen overnight. Also at Monday’s meeting, the Mahnomen School Board reappointed Jim DeVries as Board Chairman. 


January 11, 2023 0

Ice And Skaters Discussed At Fertile City Council Meeting

FERTILE, MN—Ice was talked about at Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting.  Not ice on the roads, but the ice at the city’s skating rink…as Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden explains. The idea is for skaters to be safe, whether it’s casual skating, figure skating or hockey. 


January 11, 2023 0

Cine-5 May be forced to close

Eric Shih, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The only movie theatre in the Rainy Lake area is in danger of shutting its doors. The costs of repairing a water leak affecting the sprinkler system in the Cine 5 Theatres in International Falls, Minn., could be more than the business can bear. Complications from the incident forced…
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January 11, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West School Board News & Notes

Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday morning, January 10th, where they conducted their annual beginning of the year business items. Ada-Borup-West Superintendent Aaron Cook says they approved their committee assignments, designations, and appointed officers. Superintendent Cook also reported to the board on their transition to a new…
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January 11, 2023 0

KC Pro West Youth Snowmobile Racing Coming to Ada

Ada, MN — A large group of young thrill seekers will be traveling to Ada this weekend for a stop on the KC Pro West Snowmobile Racing circuit. Youth as young as four will be racing on a shortened cross country style track just south of Ada this Saturday and Sunday, January 14th and 15th.…
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January 11, 2023 0

Norman County East School Board Takes Care of Beginning of the Year Business

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their first meeting of the 2023 calendar year on Tuesday morning, January 10th in the Media Center. Per usual at the January meeting, Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says they held their board reorganization and approved the annual appointments and designations with no…
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January 11, 2023 0

Ada City Council News & Notes from January 10th Meeting

Ada, MN — The Ada City Council held their first regular monthly meeting of the 2023 year on Tuesday night at the Council Chambers. As a first order of business, the recently elected council members, including new councilman Scott Nordquist, were sworn into office. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says they also approved new committee…
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January 11, 2023 0

C-I Superintendent talks Snow Days vs E-Learning Days Debate

The last few winter storms have cut off power to parts of the large district area of Crosby-Ironton Schools, which stretches from Emily to Mille Lacs. Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland discussed the on-going debate between snow days and e-learning days and the struggle of making up snow days:  Ultimately, it’s up to parents to make the call:  The full conversation with C-I…
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January 11, 2023 0

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Visits with City & Business Leaders in Ada

Ada, MN — United States Senator Amy Klobuchar traveled to northwest Minnesota on Tuesday, including a stop at West Main Pizza in Ada where she met with city and business leaders about the issues they are facing in the community. Speaking with R & J News following the meeting, Senator Klobuchar says she likes hearing…
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January 10, 2023 0

Minnesota Department of Health announces final offering of free COVID-19 tests

The Minnesota Department of Health today announced that four additional free at-home rapid tests are available to all Minnesota households through the state’s online ordering program. This will be the last chance for Minnesotans to get free tests before the program ends. Minnesotans will be able to order four tests per household. Order your free at-home…
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January 10, 2023 0