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Minnesota Republicans in the US House are asking Governor Tim Walz to immediately submit a Major Declaration Declaration request for communities affected by recent flooding. In a letter sent to the Governor, the lawmakers say “the damage from this flooding has impacted many Minnesotan families. Homes, businesses, community buildings, and public areas are under water.…
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Last week, R&J News had a chance to speak to Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach about several issues facing Minnesotans. We asked her first, what are the greatest concerns Minnesotans say they have? And while there’s talk about a border wall at the southern US border, Fischbach says there’s nothing like that at the…
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The 2024 Norman County Fair is now in the history books. With a recap of the fair, R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer speaks with Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens.
A staple of any fair is a fruit pie contest. Thursday night, the Norman County Fair held its annual Fruit Pie Baking Contest. There were ten entries…and the competition was close, with one point separating first and second place. The winner…for the fourth consecutive year….was Katherine Petry. She talks about her winning pie. Petry won…
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Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is among the community groups appearing at this week’s Norman County Fair. Kim Myers was at the Fair Thursday speaking about the department’s Impact Coalition, which aims to keep young people from abusing drugs and other substances. Myers was speaking to R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer Thursday during KRJB’s coverage of the Norman…
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ADA, MN—On Saturday, June 29,2024, the World of Outlaws late model cars will be racing for the first time at the Norman County Raceway in Ada. Jake Bitker, the owner of the Norman County Raceway, says he will have plenty to do getting ready for the World of Outlaws. The World of Outlaws will be…
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Among the attractions at the Norman County Fair this week are a husband and wife from the Twin Cities. Jennifer Sharpe draws caricatures and Nick is a magician who has the Dr. Street Magic Show. Both will be at the Fair on Friday. Jennifer and Nick say they’ve been working at local fairs for 30…
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R&J News has learned that a regional dairy producer is coming to Traill County. Neil Breidenbach, superintendent of East Central Regional Water District, says Riverview Dairy has plans for a $180 million facility. Breidenbach was asked how many people will be employed at the new Riverview Dairy facility. Breidenbach says the project is in the…
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The North Dakota Shrine Bowl is coming up Saturday at Mayville State University. This is the 50th annual Shrine Bowl, which features recently graduated seniors from across the state. But there are a few exceptions. Cameron Spaeth from Ada-Borup-West is one of a handful of Minnesotans who will play in the Shrine Bowl. Cameron says…
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A train struck a road grader in Mahnomen County Monday afternoon. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office tells R&J News the accident happened around 4:15pm in Island Lake Township. A Sheriff’s deputy determined a BNSF train had struck the rear section of the road grader. There was minimal damage and no injuries were reported.