The Red River Valley SWAT Team executed a search warrant at a Hawley home Wednesday afternoon.Authorities say that raid happened at 2 p.m. at a home in the 700 block of 10th St in Hawley Minnesota. Authorities also say that SWAT was called to make the arrest “due to the nature of the original incident…
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REACH is looking for Adopt-A-BackPack adoptees for the 2023-2024 school year. REACH Family Support Coordinator Steph Schenck explains what the Adopt-A-BackPack program is and how it works. A unique thing about the backpack program is that all the food included is kid friendly. Schenck highlights the different kinds of food a child might see in…
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The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating Comforting Angels Homecare out of Hawley for alleged maltreatment and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults under their care. In the two complaints made to the Department of health the owner of the Comforting Angels Homecare is accused of withdrawing money from their clients bank account for personal use. …
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HAWLEY, MN—There seems to be a truce in Hawley when it comes to the City Council and parents concerned that the softball and baseball fields near the rodeo grounds would be sold. You’ll remember last month, the Council said it had been approached by a business about buying the land west of the ball fields.…
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Solem Lutheran Church in Hawley is celebrating 150 years of history with a number of activities during the weekend of the 23-25. Solem Church Representative Theresa Olson gives us a brief history of the church. Solem Lutheran Church will also be hosting activities that people are invited to participate in for the celebration. Olson also…
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Hawley, MN – The 6th grade students and 7th grade students will swap spots for a day at the Hawley School, to give the 6th graders a preview of what’s to come next fall. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson explains. The day swap will be Tuesday for the students.
ADA, MN—Officials from Ada and Norman County met Wednesday afternoon in Ada to prepare for possible flooding over the next few days. Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson has the latest. Johanson was asked if there are any places in Ada that are vulnerable to flooding. Johanson says there are no current plans to make…
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Hawley, MN – The Hawley School building committee continues to meet as they prepare the remodel and additions following the passing of a referendum vote this fall. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson share information from the most recent meeting held on Thursday March 30th. R&J News will keep sharing information on the new building plans at…
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Hawley, MN — As the Hawley School District continues to grow, a number of job opportunities have opened up in the district. Some of the career opportunities are new positions and some are replacing existing staff, according to Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson. For more information about available positions in the Hawley School District,…
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Hawley, MN — Calling all Hawley-area artists! Hawley has been selected by the Lake Region Arts Council and West Central Initiative to receive an Artists on Main Street Grant. Throughout 2023, local artists, creatives, culture-bearers and makers from the Hawley area will be supported to implement small art projects and experiences that enhance Hawley’s downtown–creating…
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