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The Norman County East School District will be participating and spreading awareness on mental health for World Mental Health Day which is today. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin explains what students and staff are doing to bring awareness to the growing issue that is mental health. For the latest news involving the Norman County…
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This weekend is the 30th annual Gonvick Pumpkin Days Celebration. Devin Aakre gives a rundown of the weekends happenings: and the fun doesn’t stop there: The weekend is full of activity, but at the center of it all is the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In and the coveted First Prize:
Bagley School Superintendent Erich Heise provides an update from the recent school board meeting that took place on September 18th: While declining enrollment continues to be an issue for many rural schools, Erich shares the districts pleasant surprise at an increase for the kindergarten classes and the need for a new hire: Erich and the…
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Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee was in studio to talk about Environmental Services involving the Incinerators in our areas. The Senate Board Meeting was held last month. A plan has been formed to align to the new laws affecting landfills across the state. The Bonding Request affects 9 counties in the project. Joan shares more:…
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Principal Kevin McKeever provides the public with an update for the Win-E-Mac school district. The beginning of the school year brings many changes for the district. One such change is a focus on an updated strategic plan. McKeever tells us more here: With recent changes in legislation, the Win-E-Mac school district focused on updating their…
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On Thursday, Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston held their grand opening and ribbon cutting. R&J Ag reporter Nick Revier talked with a couple of the Crookston FFA members who were helping at the event. Tom Slunecka, CEO of the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council and Ag Management Solutions, talks about the crush plant’s value…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. The complaint by former Fair Meadow Nursing Home administrator Angie Leiting has been filed in Polk County District Courts. Leiting, you’ll remember, is suing the City of Fertile, Mayor Dan Wilkens and Fair Meadow Nursing Home for allegedly forcing her to resign or be…
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Fosston Bethel Assembly will be hosting a Say Something event this fall. This informational event will be on Sunday September 10th. Caleb Munson will share Say Something’s purpose at 6:00 with a free-will donation meal beginning at 5:00. Event spokeswoman Alison Opdahl and Highschool Senior Lena Kutsev were in studio to share a little bit…
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The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion is back for another year of celebration. This year is not your average year for the reunion as they will be putting the focus on some new exhibits that will make their first appearance at the reunion. Nick Nelson of the WMSTR has the details. Nelson also explained some…
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