Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Norman County East Make & Take Holiday Workshop

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School District will be hosting a “Make & Take” Holiday Workshop next Tuesday, December 6th and they are expanding it to allow for more age groups to participate. Children age 2 to 12, along with their families, will be invited to participate in this crafting event this…
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November 29, 2022 0

Ada Police Chief Encourages Residents to Protect Themselves from Package Theft

Ada, MN — From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, many people took to the internet to find outstanding deals for gifts ahead of the holiday season or to treat themselves on deals they couldn’t turn down. With all the packages expected to be delivered over the next few weeks, don’t fall victim to a porch…
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November 29, 2022 0

East Polk Heritage Center Hosting Taste of Scotland for Annual Holiday Dinner on Saturday

Fosston, MN — The East Polk Heritage Center in Fosston is hosting their 8th annual Holiday Dinner this Saturday, December 3rd at L.W. Larson House. Each year, their holiday dinner features a traditional Christmas menu from a different country around the world and this time around guests will enjoy the tastes of Scotland. The four-course…
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November 29, 2022 0

Old Fashioned Christmas Fun During Ada Old Fashioned Christmas Festival

Ada, MN — Celebrate the Holidays the old-fashioned way – with friends and family, creating long-lasting memories! The Ada Chamber of Commerce’s annual Old Fashioned Family Christmas Festival gets underway this week with fun and festive events for the whole family. Lee Ann Hall with the Ada Chamber of Commerce says the festival is intended…
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November 29, 2022 0

Wild Rice Township Removing Dumpsters Due to Littering & Illegal Dumping

Twin Valley, MN — One area township has had enough with illegal dumping and nuisance bears at their township hall garbage site and will soon be eliminating garbage service all together. A sign next to dumpsters at the Wild Rice Township Hall states that they will be removed on December 15th and after that, township…
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November 29, 2022 0

Dekko Center Teams Up with Laughing Earth for Holiday Photo Fundraiser

Ada, MN — The Dekko Community Center and Laughing Earth Garden & Gift are teaming up to raise money for their hot tub replacement project and provide a festive backdrop for your holiday photos. All you have to do is provide a camera and a suggested $25 donation. Brianna Eggen, Dekko Community Center Director, says…
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November 28, 2022 0

CP Holiday Train Returns to Mahnomen on December 15th

Mahnomen, MN — The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is returning to the city of Mahnomen this holiday season! The train will make its stop at 4:20pm on Thursday, December 15th. The CP Holiday Train is about 1,000 feet in length with 14 brightly decorated rail cars. Each car is decorated with hundreds of thousands of…
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November 28, 2022 0

Twin Valley Community Boosters Parade of Trees Kicks Off this Wednesday

Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley Community Boosters are boosting holiday spirit this week with their annual Parade of Trees, which kicks off this Wednesday, November 30th and continues through their Santa Day on Saturday, December 3rd at the Twin Valley Community Center. Tracy Christianson, Twin Valley Community Boosters Treasurer, says this has become…
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November 28, 2022 0

GERD Awareness Week

Minnesota — Thanksgiving week with all its delicious food is also GERD, or Gastroesophageal reflux disease,  Awareness Week . R & J News recently spoke to Physician Assistant TJ Hirsh and Registered nurse Dawn Harcey from the Minnesota Heartburn and Reflux Center at Riverwood Healthcare. Hurst described acid reflux. An initial way to try and…
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November 25, 2022 0

Hillsboro City Commission News & Notes from November 21st Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their 2nd regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 21st at the Main Street Community Center. At the meeting, the commission reviewed a draft of a proposed Procurement Policy. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese says it will come in handy to prevent potential fraud and overspending. Trailer…
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November 25, 2022 0