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Norman County East School Board approves new mission statement 

The Norman County East School Board approved a new mission statement at their meeting on Monday evening. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more.  Nudell says the board also approved some new hirings, but there’s still positions to fill.  Crews continue to work on the ongoing building project, and Nudell gave a shout…
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September 16, 2025 0

September is Suicide Prevention Month 

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and area organizations are promoting the different suicide prevention services available to area entities and organizations. Brenna Olson of Polk County Public Health tells us more about what’s available through her at public health.  Olson says if you need more information about resources available to you, don’t be afraid…
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September 16, 2025 0

Tom Hanson to be inducted into the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame 

The Ada Borup West School will be inducting four individuals and a team into the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame on Saturday. One of the people that will be inducted as a part of the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame class of 2025 will be former Ada Superintendent Tom Hanson. R&J News had…
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September 16, 2025 0

Ulen-Hitterdal Homecoming This Week

School spirit is on display at Ulen-Hitterdal School this week, as it’s Homecoming Week. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson says Monday was jersey day and he goes over the rest of the week’s activities. UPDATE: This year’s Homecoming King and Queen at Ulen-Hitterdal are Jace Braseth and Olivia Theis. The rest of the Homecoming…
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September 16, 2025 0

Fertile City Council Meets

FERTILE, MN—Monday night, the Fertile City Council approved its preliminary tax levy and preliminary budget for 2026.  Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew has the numbers, which includes raises for City employees and higher insurance costs for the City. Nephew says even with a ten percent property tax increase, Fertile’s preliminary budget numbers don’t add up. The…
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September 16, 2025 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School News

Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson talks about this week’s Homecoming activities.


September 15, 2025 0

Former Ada, Crookston Teacher Ardell Knudsvig Dies

CROOKSTON, MN—A member of the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame has died.  Helmer Ardell Knudsvig passed away August 31 at the age of 86.  Knudsvig taught and coached at Ada High School from 1960 to 1975.  He then taught in Crookston from 1975 until his retirement in 1998.  He coached wrestling at both Ada…
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September 15, 2025 0

Fun week at Itasca StatePark 

You’re invited out to Itasca State Park this week, for a fun filled week of programs and events. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into what they have going on at the park this week.  Then this weekend, Cox says they’ll have a very special guest at the park to…
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September 15, 2025 0

Ulen Hitterdal School District thankful for new safe and secure entrance 

The mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis has caused many schools across the state to take a look at the safety precautions they have in place. The Ulen Hitterdal School District recently went through a building project that included a new safe and secure entrance, which Superintendent Dustin Flaten says he is very…
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September 15, 2025 0

Gary City Council Meets 

The Gary City Council addressed a number of different needs at their meeting last week. Gary Mayor Buck Engen says one of the needs was for their new lift station, as they have been dealing with some problems.  Engen says the city recently had a meeting with a survey crew, as they are now looking…
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September 15, 2025 0