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There’s new staff at the Mahnomen School District. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson introduces us to some of the new staff members, who just wrapped up their first week of school as a part of the district. In other school news, Pederson shares some reminders for parents/guardians who pick up and drop off their kids…
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Residents from Benedictine Living Community and kids at Little Learners Child Care in Ada were joined by local author Amy Aanenson to celebrate Grandparents Day on Monday morning. Cassie Visser of Benedictine Living Community – Ada tells us more about this special day. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Aanenson after the…
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Norman County 4H held their annual Achievement Day this weekend, as a part of the Ada Fun in the Flatlands celebration. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H, says this year’s Achievement Days went well. Houglum says they also had some excellent exhibits brought by their 4H alumni. In other Norman County 4H news, Houglum says…
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HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad City Council set its preliminary 2026 budget at Monday night’s regular Council meeting. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says for now, there will be a five percent increase over last year’s budget. Johnson says many budget items are projected to be $500 to $1000 more than last year. Johnson reminds Halstad residents that…
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News and Information from the Norman County East School District.
ERSKINE, MN—There are more young people walking the halls of the Win-E-Mac School these days. Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo explains. Langemo says Win-E-Mac Elementary School has also added a new teaching position. And it’s now a little bit easier for Win-E-Mac students and parents to show their school pride. Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo…
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The Minnesota D-N-R Enforcement Division is recognizing three conservation officers for their lifesaving work — including Officer Simonson of Koochiching County. On July 21st, Simonson joined the search for 80-year-old Donald Larson, who had gone missing the day before. Larson’s Jeep had gotten stuck on a muddy trail, and he spent a cold, rainy night…
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Week one of school is in the books at the Norman County East School. NCE Principal Kelly Kalina says school started off strong, and that there was a lot of excitement in the building last week. Parts of the school remained closed due to the ongoing summer construction project, and Kalina gives us an update…
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Progress on the building of a new public works building continues. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen says the city has hired an architect for the project, and he speaks very highly of the person who was chosen. As for the building project itself, Rasmussen says there’s many different ideas being thrown out there, including…
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School is back in session at the Hawley School District, and in just under a year, some Hawley Students, and staff will be moving into a new building, as the construction of a middle school is expected to continue throughout the year. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives us an update on how the project…
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