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Norman County East School Board Approves Levy

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, December 19th, where they approved their annual tax levy and held their World’s Best Workforce presentation.  The school board levied an approximately 9% decrease over last year, but due to new property tax assessments some district residents…
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December 20, 2022 0

Isle City Council meeting recap from December 13th with Mayor Frye

We recently had a conversation with Isle mayor Ernie Frye about the Isle City Council meeting held on Tuesday, December 13th.During the Open Forum period, the Council heard from resident Patrick Haley concerning the placement of utilities on his property: The Public Hearing portion of the meeting dealt with the Truth and Taxation hearing. The 2023…
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December 20, 2022 0

5 easy ways to get outdoors this winter

Wondering how to get outside and enjoy the outdoors this winter? The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has some great no- and low-cost activities open to everyone. “We know Minnesotans love being outdoors, and winter offers a whole different way to play outside,” said Ann Pierce, DNR parks and trails director. The DNR offers several…
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December 20, 2022 0

Minnesota launches new COVID-19 telehealth treatment pilot program

The State of Minnesota launched a new telehealth test-to-treat program today to ensure Minnesotans who have tested positive for COVID-19 have easy access to clinician care and therapeutic treatments that reduce their risk of serious illness or hospitalization. Beginning immediately, Minnesotans who test positive for COVID-19, either with a home test or a positive test…
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December 20, 2022 0

Keep your family safe with these cold weather tips from Minnesota Energy Resources

Rosemount — Bitter cold temperatures are in the forecast this week. Use these winter tips to keep yourself and your family safe and warm. Space heater safety: Only use newer models with safety features like automatic shut-off. Keep it at least 6 feet away from flammable materials like drapes or blankets. Plug heaters directly into the wall, not…
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December 20, 2022 0

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Receives the 2023 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Crosby, MN, December 19—Cuyuna Regional Medical Center has been named as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that CRMC is in the top 1 percent of 4,729 U.S. hospitals reviewed. “CRMC has been a forerunner in…
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December 20, 2022 0

Northern Cass Wins $500,000 As Finalist For Yass Prize

HUNTER, ND—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  The Northern Cass School District has won $500,000 for being a finalist for the Yass Prize.  The Yass Prize is awarded by the Center for Education Reform for sustainable, transformational, outstanding and permissionless education.  Northern Cass Superintendent Dr. Cory Steiner says Northern Cass…
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December 20, 2022 0

Four Times the Legal Limit, Norman County Man Charged with DUI

Halstad, MN — A Norman County man was arrested last week for DUI after reportedly having a Blood Alcohol Content of more than four times the legal limit. The Minnesota State Patrol and Norman County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched shortly after 6pm on December 14th to the report of person slumped over the steering wheel…
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December 19, 2022 0

Ulen-Hitterdal 5th graders take DARE classes

For almost 40 years, DARE has been part of school systems across the country, teaching young people about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.  In Minnesota, all fifth graders are required to take DARE classes.  Ulen-Hitterdal fifth grader Titan Schultz talks about the DARE class presented by Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Lee. Richard Fatka,…
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December 19, 2022 0

Minnesota Gas Prices Fall Below $3 per Gallon

BURNSVILLE, MN., (December 16, 2022) – The average gas price in Minnesota has dropped more than 60 cents and is now back below $3 a gallon for the first time nearly 17 months. Today’s average, according to AAA, is $2.99.  The last time Minnesota prices were this low was July 2021.  Six months ago, on June 15, the state average hit a…
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December 19, 2022 0