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The Hawley School will be full of the area’s best dancers this week, as they are hosting the section’s dance competition today. Hawley Dance Coach Hannah Johnson says they are excited to be able to host the competition for the second straight year. Johnson also shares some details about today’s competition, including the teams that…
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The Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation (BOLF) is participating in giving Hearts Day for the 10th straight year this year, and early giving is underway. BOLF Director Tracy Dunham says they’re excited to be a part of another Giving hearts Day campaign, as they helped kick off the foundation over a decade ago. Dunham says it’s…
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Dogs are considered man’s best friends, but in some rare cases they can also become very dangerous to young children when the correct safety precautions aren’t taken. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks reminds parents to take proper precaution when it comes to their child interacting with pets, as there have been children tragically…
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There’s a new exhibit at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji that features the artwork of families that call the White Earth Reservation their home. Guest Exhibit Curator Kent Estey tells us more about the exhibit called “Good Stories”. Estey says one goal of the exhibit was to highlight the work of artists, whose art…
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After countless hours of work and unseen delays, the hot tub at the Dekko Center in Ada is finally open. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen made the announcement on Thursday’s Kaleidoscope program. Eggen says if you’re planning to use the hot tub, there are new instructions and rules that you need to be aware of. …
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The American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA) held their annual meeting in California earlier this week, and the meeting signaled the end of Neil Rockstad’s time as president of the association. Rockstad, who farms outside of Ada, reflects on his time as President of ASGA and the experiences it gave him. Rockstad says representing ASGA and…
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By: Graham Scher | R&J Broadcasting Inc. Mattracks and Kick’n Up Kountry have filed a civil lawsuit involving Wagon Wheel Ridge, where Kick’n Up Kountry Music Festival is held. The lawsuit names the Minnesota DNR, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Kittson County Soil and Water Conservation District. Roger Brazier, Sales…
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After conducting interviews on Tuesday, the Hawley School District has announced two finalists for their vacant Superintendent position for next school year. Hawley Superintendent Phil Jensen told R&J News that the two finalists for the position are Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth, and West Fargo Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Vincent Williams. R&J News has reached…
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Norman County has seen some pretty significant snow falls over the last couple weeks, but despite this, snowmobile trails in the county have been less than desirable. Dave Jensen of the Moonshiners Snowmobile explains why. While the trail conditions aren’t great for riding right now, county ditches have a sizable amount of snow, leaving a…
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Early giving is currently underway for Giving Hearts Day, and the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center near Fertile is asking that you consider making them a donation. Learning Center Board Member Stacy Erickson explains what the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center, and the many educational opportunities it offers to area schools. Erickson says the center is also…
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