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Members of Minnesota Corn and Soybean in Northwest Minnesota will notice a new face hanging around, as Twin Valley native Mark Askelson has taken over as Minnesota Soybean County Representative for Northwest Minnesota. R&J News had the chase to catch up with Askelson, who says he’s excited for his new role. Askelson says he has…
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Communication between schools and parents are very important, and the Mahnomen School District is asking that parents make sure they have up to date contact information, so that they could get a hold of you in an emergency. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson. Pederson also reminds parents that there’s no school on Monday. For the…
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After having to reschedule last weekend due to cold temperatures, the Rydell Wildlife Refuge will be hosting their annual Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl this weekend, and temperatures are expected to be a lot warmer. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen gives us a preview of the event. Knutsen says they will have a limited number of…
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Affordability has been a major talking point in the Minnesota Legislature, and House Democrats officially announced their agenda to tackle affordability during the remainder of the legislative session. Representative Robert Bierman was the first to speak on the DFL’s affordability agenda, and he spoke on the need for reform in the Minnesota Healthcare System. Lowering…
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The Norman County Commission held a public hearing during their meeting on Tuesday morning. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl explains the reasoning for the meeting, and what was discussed. Holl says the commission also approved the purchase of a new wind sock at the Norman County Airport. Holl says the commission also heard an update…
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During their meeting earlier this week, Ada Community Member Nic Prothro met with the council to receive approval for the development of lots located outside of the City’s limits. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us more about the discussions, and why he was seeking the City’s approval. In other news, the Ada City Council approved…
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The Ada City Council had discussions regarding their public works building project on Tuesday night, and the council is moving closer to making a final decision on the project. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the council made the tentative decision to move forward with the lowest bid for the public works section of the project,…
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The Minnesota D-N-R is looking for applicants for its Conservation Officer Prep program, which helps people without law enforcement experience become conservation officers. As part of the process, the D-N-R’s Enforcement Division will hold two virtual open houses with information on conservation officer careers and the hiring process.Both sessions will stream on the division’s Facebook…
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KOOTASCA Community Action is asking Borderland residents to take part in its Community Needs Assessment survey, now underway through the end of March.Planning and Development Director Nick Hanson says the survey helps guide how federal Community Services Block Grant dollars are used locally to address poverty. Hanson says the funding is controlled locally, and the…
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