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The Knights of Columbus Council 8280 will be hosting a pair of fundraisers next week, starting with Meat Bingo this Sunday at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ada at 2:00. Dave Steen of the Knights of Columbus tells us more. Then on March 22, Steen says the Knights of Columbus will be hosting their Walleye…
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After opening bids for their next set of construction projects, the Hawley School Districts received bids that come in millions under their set budget. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson tells us more. Ellingson says this news may allow them to do some projects they have been unable to do. Ellingson also provided an update on the…
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The Minnesota Broadcasters Association James Wychor Scholarship is accepting applications for Minnesota High School Students interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting. To be eligible for the scholarship students must. Students do not have to be attending a Minnesota post-secondary school, or a Minnesota Broadcasters Association member to apply. To apply for the MBA James…
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith says that she is pushing for Senate Bill S.3236 also known as the “Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act.” which aims to reimburse the cost of ambulance services. Smith says she has been working alongside a rural EMS task force, and is confident that the bill will…
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The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council’s (MSRP) Uzbekistan Trade Mission is nearing its end, but the council has been busy. MRSP Communication Specialist Mark Askelson caught up with Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council Treasurer to give a recap on how the trip has gone. Strom says Uzbekistan as a country could see major…
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North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller will be in Hillsboro on Saturday. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese has details. Miller is seeking the Republican nomination for Governor to succeed Doug Burgum, who’s not running for a third term. Reese says Miller’s visit isn’t necessarily a campaign stop. Saturday’s town hall starts at 3:30 at…
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ST. PAUL, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. Two Minnesota State Senators have spoken out against a proposed transfer of White Earth State Forest land to the White Earth Band. Senators Rob Kupec of Moorhead and Grant Hauschild of Hermantown, both Democrats, issued a statement Thursday saying “We understand the…
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HILLSBORO, ND—The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday morning. The Board approved the offer and contract for the soon-to-be vacant elementary principal position to Ada-Borup-West Elementary 5th Grade Teacher, Spencer Ruebke. Superintendent Paula Suda comments on the process and the ultimate selection. If Ruebke accepts the position, he will replace outgoing principal…
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The Gary City Council met Wednesday night. During the meeting the council heard an update on the water treatment plant maintenance project. Gary Mayor Buck Engen says the project is now complete. Engen says new business consisted of discussion about livestock and pet ordinances as well as a project at the Gary pines. Finally Engen…
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Spring is around the corner and that means gardeners should start thinking about a plan for 2024 gardens. Heather Dufault of Norman and Polk County Extension says one thing gardeners should do before they start working is clean their garden tools. Dufault says crop rotation is also something gardeners should think about before they start…
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