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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. Lakes Community Co-op has made a donation to help rebuild the Lake Park American Legion building. Lakes Community Co-op General Manager Dave Blomseth talks about the donation. The Lake Park American Legion building was destroyed in a fire in March 2022. Blomseth says the…
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GRANDIN, ND—The Grandin Civic Club is holding its seventh annual Cruise to Grandin Friday night. Libby Kyllo, president of the Grandin Civic Club, tells us there will be something new this year. The Jossund Family will be singing downtown from 3 until 6 Friday afternoon….and then Uptown will play for the street dance from…
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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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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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