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Lake Bemidji State Park Update 

The Fall Season is fast approaching, which also means that Lake Bemidji State Park will be adjusting their park programming schedule. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake gives us a preview of this month’s programming, which will be moving to the weekends.  With the weather cooling, Drake says now’s a great time to visit…
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September 1, 2026 0

CHS to help build First US Phosphate Fertilizer Plant since the 80’s 

The US Fertilizer supply has been limited for some time, and as a result, CHS alongside OCP North America recently announced that they will be building a phosphate fertilizer plant. CHS CEO Jay Deberton says this plant will be good for US Agriculture, and will bring more fertilizer manufacturing to the United States.  Deberton says…
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September 1, 2026 0

Ada Borup West welcoming students back tomorrow

School will officially be back in session for the Ada Borup West High School tomorrow, but for students in the Elementary, their start to the school year will look a lot different than the high school. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett explains.  If you would like to stay up to date with everything…
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September 1, 2026 0

Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion Returns to Rollag this Weekend 

Labor Day is coming up on Monday, which means it’s just about time for the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) to return to Rollag this weekend. WMSTR Representative Kee Groshong says there will be something for everyone at this year’s reunion.  Every year, there’s a new feature exhibit on display, and Groshong says this…
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September 1, 2026 0

Deer hunting season to look very different in Clay County this fall 

For many years, Clay County has been a shotgun only zone for the Minnesota Deer Season, but changes in the Minnesota Legislature made it so the county could make their own decision in allowing the use of rifles. Rob Baden of the Minnesota DNR says Clay County has been hard at work the past year,…
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September 1, 2026 0

Tom Lano signs on to KKCQ for the final time 

He’s been the voice of Fosston Radio for over 40 years, but Monday marked the end of an era ,as it was the last time that listeners would turn on their radio in the morning, and not hear Tom Lano telling them about the latest news, sports, or weather conditions. R&J News had the chance…
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September 1, 2026 0

Dekko memberships available to area residents 

The Dekko Center has wrapped up most of their big projects, which makes now a great time to purchase a membership. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen says memberships are reasonably priced, and even free for many through their insurance.  Eggen says a membership gets you more than just access to their weight room.  With the…
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August 31, 2026 0

Itasca State Park starting to show signs of Fall 

The summer season is starting to wind down, and Itasca State Park is starting to show signs of the upcoming autumn season. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox invites everyone to come and check out the park, with things starting to change.  While their programming will start slowing down with school back in session,…
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August 31, 2026 0

Minnesota Bear Season Preview 

The Minnesota Bear season opens on Tuesday, and experts are expecting it to be a solid year for hunters.Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden gives us a preview of what hunters can expect this season.  Baden says hunters can also take advantage of the mourning dove season, which also opens on Tuesday.  More information on…
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August 31, 2026 0

Annual Ride for the Stones motorcycle ride to take place in Bagley this weekend

Coming up this Weekend, the Bagley Community will be coming together for the annual Ride for the Stones Veterans Motorcycle Ride, and all area motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to participate. Event founder Jeffrey Schemerhorn says the ride started as a way to honor deceased veterans.  Schemerhorn also tells us more about the ride, which he…
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August 31, 2026 0