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Drivers in Koochiching County should be aware of upcoming road restrictions.Spring Load Restrictions will go into effect on county and unorganized township roads beginning Friday, March 20th at 6 a.m. These seasonal limits help protect roadways during the spring thaw.For a full map of affected roads, visit the county website under the Engineer’s page.Officials with…
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The Win-E-Mac School District will be expanding their special education program next school year, after getting approval from the school board on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more. Cook says the board also had a discussion about state legislation as he and board member Tyler Brekken both recently visited St Paul to…
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Earlier this year Clearwater County Sheriff Darrin Halverson announced that he would be retiring at the end of the year, and people have already come forward as potential candidates to become the next sheriff. One person who has stepped forward is Clearwater County Chief Deputy Vern Wittenberg. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up…
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The Hillsboro City Commission had discussions about an electrical sub-station at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese tells us what was discussed and why. Reese says the commission also heard a report from their city engineers regarding the work that’s expected to be done at Woodland Park. The Commission also…
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The Ada Borup West Speech season is currently underway, and the team has seen some success as of late. Ada Borup West Speech Coach Bree Triplett tells us what the team has been busy with, as well as what they have coming up. In other school news, Triplett reminds parents that they will have an…
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The Ada Community will be celebrating 150 years this summer, and local businesses, organizations, and entities have put together plans to make this one of the biggest events in the city’s history. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives us a sneak peek into some of the fun activities that will be a part of this…
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While it may not seem like it at times, the Red River Valley is one of the most unique landscapes in North America, but due to the flatness of the region, many are unaware of just how big the elevation differences are from one area of the valley to the other. R&J Ag Reporter Nick…
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Spring is right around the corner, which means that flood season is almost among us, and the question that’s asked each year is how much flooding can we expect? NDAWN Director & Climatologist Daryl Ritchison expects it to be a minor year for flooding, unless things change. As for what the rest of spring will…
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ADA, MN—The Norman County DFL will hold its annual convention next Monday, March 23 at the Ada Event Center. Norman County DFL Treasurer Sheila Capistran says regional candidates for State offices and the US House have agreed to speak at the convention. Capistran says you don’t have to be a registered member of the DFL…
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LAKE PARK, MN—Want your yard to look like the Easter bunny paid a visit? The Lake Park-Audubon National Honor Society will be scattering Easter eggs as a fundraiser…as Lake Park-Audubon National Honor Society advisor Dana Sabers explains. Sabers tells us how proceeds from the Egg My Yard campaign will be used. Here’s information on how…
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