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The Mahnomen County Board is going over plans for renovating the courtroom at the County Courthouse. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl recently spoke on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program about what the courtroom needs. Holl points out that work has been done to make the courtroom fit the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act. You…
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HILLSBORO, ND—You’ll be able to see classic cars and classic airplanes Saturday morning in Hillsboro. The Hillsboro Regional Airport is holding its annual fly-in and car show Saturday from 9am until noon. Justin Kleckner, chairman of the Hillsboro Airport Authority, talks about the morning’s activities. Kleckner talks about some of the aircraft that’s expected on…
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You may be aware of the controversy involving Native American-based nicknames at Minnesota high schools. The example that’s had the most publicity is the Warroad Warriors. But there’s another nickname that’s being looked at: the Mahnomen-Waubun Thunderbirds. Mahnomen School Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives R&J News the story. Bisek says the Committee would have until December…
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has received $12.25 million through the USDA’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program to strengthen the state’s food supply chain between the farmer and consumer. Mike Zastoupil, ag and food systems planner with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, talks about what the grant money will be used for. Zastoupil says there…
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The 2nd annual Cruise In at Mcintosh in memory of Neil Bursheim is taking place on Thursday, June 13. Event organizer Bob Bursheim gives the details of the event. New at the Cruise In this year is a kids market. You’ll want to get to McIntosh fast because the first 50 drivers will win a…
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The Pennington County Fair is back and is offering activities, food, and attractions for people of all ages. Fair representative Linnea Enge highlights some of the activities happening on Thursday. The Festivities continue into the week with many shows and other activities. A full list of events, and activities happening at the Pennington county fair…
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The City of Fosston held their monthly city council meeting this past monday. One of the topics on the agenda was an update on their public transit grant. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide discusses the public transit grant. According to Heide another topic on the agenda was the the adoption of an orderly annexation between…
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BUXTON, ND—After a break last year, the Buxton Improvement Group will hold its Family Fun Day this coming Saturday, July 15th. Buxton Improvement Group President Ben Hershey says the public has responded to the return of Family Fun Day. Hershey says the fun will start in the morning with the 5K family walk/run. Fireworks will…
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