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The Mahnomen School Board had discussions about potentially adopting a new cell phone policy at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us more about the policy they’re considering, which would be similar to the cell phone policy at the Waubun School District. Simon says the school board also approved a number…
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The Ada Borup West E-Sports team has qualified for the Minnesota State E-Sports Tournament at St. Cloud State University in mid March. Ada Borup West E-Sports Advisor Mark Farwell is excited to announce that they will be sending nine students to this year’s state competition. Farwell gives us a preview of what the state tournament…
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Last week, the Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club teamed up with the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation for their annual veterans snowmobile ride. Steve Paul of Naytahwaush Nightriders gives us a recap of the ride, and the experiences they were able to give to area veterans. Paul says the ride was a humbling experience for him, and…
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The 41st Annual Rainy Lake Sports Fishing Club Family Ice Fishing Derby and Raffle takes place this Saturday on Rainy Lake, and organizers say conditions should be excellent for a full day of family fun on the ice. The derby runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at the main access near Rainy Lake Marine. Organizers…
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TRAILL COUNTY, ND—One person was injured Tuesday morning when a van collided with a semi east of Clifford. The North Dakota State Patrol says the accident happened around 10:10 Tuesday morning on State Highway 18 near mile marker 108 about eight miles east of Clifford. A van going west on 18 driven by a 46-year-old…
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On the latest edition of Oh Canada, several local guests stopped by to talk about sports, community events, and upcoming activities around the borderland. Ty Nessler and Greg Wiseman joined the program to talk about the Fort Frances Lakers. Ed Gackley visited with Dave Peterson along with Calvin and Stella to discuss fishing conditions and…
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Heather Cox Richardson, the acclaimed author of the widely read newsletter Letters from an American, highlighted the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in a major piece this week, reaching more than 2.8 million readers.Richardson spotlighted a rare joint letter from descendants of President Theodore Roosevelt urging U.S. Senators to reject House Joint Resolution 140, which…
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Suicide is something that can affect every community, and for communities in Northwest Minnesota, the Northwest Minnesota Suicide Prevention Unit is there to help each community with their individual needs. Brenna Olson is the Northwest Minnesota Suicide Prevention Coordinator, and she tells us more about the unit, and the work they do with communities across…
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It’s National FFA Week, and the Ada Borup West FFA Chapter is celebrating accordingly, by promoting FFA and its members, with the hopes of getting more students involved in organization. Hannah Brandt is a member of the Ada Borup West FFA Chapter, and she shares the kinds of opportunities that FFA offers to area students. …
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There’s a new face at the Fosston Police Department. Late last year Officer Ryan Skipper joined the Fosston Police Department, and he’s starting to get situated in his new position. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Officer Skipper, who tells us more about himself, and his law enforcement career. Skipper explains what…
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