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Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you this morning. The names of the two people involved in a crash between a pickup and semi truck Thursday afternoon in Mahnomen County have been released. The Minnesota State Patrol says a pickup truck driven by 49-year-old Erik Baker of Deer River was westbound on…
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ADA, MN—Local government officials gathered in Ada Thursday morning to meet with a representative from Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach’s office. Hendrum Mayor Curt Johannsen tells R&J News one project discussed was a new regional water district. Johannsen also talked about building bridges….literally. Many more subjects were discussed during Thursday’s meeting. We’ll hear more…
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Security is not only a concern at public schools in Minnesota, but also at Catholic schools. Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Crookston Diocese says Catholic bishops will be increasing their efforts to get funding for security when the next Minnesota Legislative session begins in January. Bishop Cozzens says Catholic schools have help, but not enough…
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Judicial elections generally aren’t scheduled in odd numbered years. But a Clearwater County group is advising you to do some homework the next time you see a judge on the ballot. Dan Johnson is with the Clearwater County Republican Party. Johnson and Leroy Sundbom were guests on Wednesday’s Food For Thought program. Food For Thought…
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CROOKSTON, MN—Crookston police have arrested a man on multiple counts of domestic assault. Police received the report from a friend of the victim. The friend claimed Ethan Yarbro assaulted the victim, who is Yarbro’s girlfriend. On August 22, Crookston Police Officers arrived at a residence to speak to the victim who appeared emotional and ran…
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There’s going to be a benefit in Moorhead Wednesday night to help a man with medical issues. Olivia VandeVelde, one of the fundraiser’s organizers, talks about Jess Radeck. VandeVelde has details on Wednesday night’s fundraiser. Among those silent auction items are suite tickets for the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild. The benefit is Wednesday from…
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ULEN, MN—We conclude our series on the Top Hat Theatre’s 2025-26 season today with a look at the final show of the season. Top Hat Executive Director Carrie Jirava says it will be May 1 with Mick Sterling performing. What’s interesting is that Elvis Presley’s Grammy for gospel music is the only Grammy he ever…
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ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen has released its schedule for the upcoming season. Top Hat Executive Director Carrie Jirava says Top Hat will start 2026 with a murder mystery on January 10. The mystery is called “Do Not Resuscitate” and that will be performed January 10. Moving into March, there’s going to be…
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