Registration open for Flom Farm Fest Basketball Tournament
Flom Farm Fest is coming up next month, and a community favorite event will be returning for another year, and registration is now open. Farm Fest Coordinator Christina Lien tells us more. Lien says they are continuing to add new events like the rib cook off and murder mystery dinner to the Farm Fest lineup…
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Resources available to parents & children dealing with online sextortion
Sextortion is a crime that has seen a major rise in American youth over the last couple of years, and for many children this crime will often go unreported. Polk County Sheriff’s Investigator Tom Brault says these exploiters are using fear and shame to not only blackmail these children, but also to keep them reporting…
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Win-E-Mac School Board approves 2026/2027 budget
The Win-E-Mac School Board approved their 2026/2027 budget at their meeting on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us how their budget looks heading into the 2026/2027 school year this fall. Cook says they are also excited to welcome some new staff to the district, as the school board also approved the hiring of…
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Many new events coming to Hillsboro Days today
The Annual Hillsboro Days Celebration continues today, and there’s many new events that will be taking place later today. Hillsboro City Commissioner and Business Owner Paul Geray says they are very excited to be welcoming many new events to this year’s Hillsboro Days lineup, which includes multiple activities this evening. More information on Hillsboro Days…
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Mahnomen School exploring potential 4 day school week
The Mahnomen School District had an initial discussion about potentially shifting to a four day school week at their meeting on Monday morning. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us more about this discussion. Simon told R&J News that they are still a long ways away from making a decision on a potential 4 day school…
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Nathan Hults bringing laughs to Hillsboro
Hillsboro Days will be kicking off this evening with a very special comedy performance by Nathan Hults under the tent. R&J News had a chance to catch up with Hults before the show, and he tells us more about himself, and comedy background. Hults says he has many comedic influences. Hults also tells us what…
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Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office shares summer reminders
Summer time is here, which means that Minnesota’s roads, trails, cities, and waters are the busiest they’ll be this year, and the Clearwater County Sheriff is encouraging people to celebrate summertime safely. Clearwater County Chief Deputy Vern Wittenberg says one place people need to take extra precaution is on Minnesota’s ATV trails, and he shares…
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