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Flom Farm Fest kicks off today, and everyone’s invited. This year’s theme is Oktoberfest in July, and event representative Christina Lien tells us what they have planned for today. With it being an Oktoberfest theme Lien says people are also encouraged to dress up in their Oktoberfest attire. For more information on Flom Farm Fest:…
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If you go to an event in Norman County there’s a good chance that you might see Ernie Saeland and his small engine collection. Whether it be the Norman County Fair, Twin Valley Town and Country Days or the Flom Parade you have likely seen Ernie with pieces from his collection. R&J News has the…
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The Minnesota Senate’s Legislative Task Force on Child Protection recently held a meeting regarding Minnesota’s relative foster care system. During the meeting the committee heard a presentation from Joanna Woolman who is a part of the Institute to Transform Childhood Protection, which is an organization looking to influence change in the Minnesota relative foster care…
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After a disappointing 2024 Bonding Bill the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) will be moving forward with their plans for the upcoming year. Rob Sip of the RRWMB gives us an update on their levy for the upcoming year. Sip also broke down the budget, and how the money will be used. Unfortunately for…
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Katelyn Landis (Thompson Plot Day) Heather Dufault (Polk County Extension) Grant Mering (Bayer Crop Science) Mark Botel (NDSU Extension) Sarah Swenson (BSF) Peter Haak (NDSU) Scott Youngren (Hallock Area Farmer) Dr Eric Branch (St Thomas Plot Tour) Troy Dumars (Cavalier Area Farmer) Dr Chu (USDA)
Believe it or not, the fall sports season is fast approaching, and Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging parents to get their children’s sports physicals scheduled as soon as possible. Many health professionals are encouraging people to do a well child exam in place of a typical sports physical. Essentia Health Physician…
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The Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Annual Art in the Park event this Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Carrie Johnston of the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce tells us what you can expect from the event. Johnston says they have some room for last minute vendors, and she explains…
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