Author: Prestin Douville

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Mahnomen Rod and Gun Club Fishing Derby 

The Mahnomen Rod and Gun Club will be hosting their annual Fishing Derby on South Twin Lake this Saturday. Jeff Schoenborn of the Mahnomen Rod and Gun Club gives us a preview of the day.  Money raised for the derby will go right back to the Mahnomen Rod and Gun Club, which Schoenborn tells us…
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January 7, 2025 0

Minnesota House GOP Leadership set 2025 priorities

The Minnesota House GOP Caucus set their 2025 and 2026 Legislative Priorities ahead of the 2025 Legislative Session, which is set to begin next week. The House GOP currently claims that they have a majority in the House despite only having 67 seats (68 needed for a majority) because Curtis Johnson was found to be…
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January 6, 2025 0

Norman County East Students spreading kindness 

Students at Norman County East are looking to spread kindness in the second half of the year, and in response the school has started a program called the kindness wall. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more.  For more news from the Norman County East School District tune into the Norman County East…
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January 6, 2025 0

Veterans Honor Flight Soup Cookoff in Hendrum 

Maggie’s Hometown Tavern in Hendrum will be hosting a Soup Cookoff to raise funds for the Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN on Saturday starting at 11:00 AM. Event organizer, and Honor Flight Volunteer Crash Thoemke tells us more.  There’s still plenty of time to register a soup entry, and Thoemke explains how you can do…
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January 6, 2025 0

Know the signs of a mental health crisis 

The Holidays are a time of cheer for many, but for those suffering from depression and other mental health issues the time after the Holidays can be difficult. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman explains why, and he encourages you to keep contact with those who may be dealing with mental health issues.   Tadman also shared…
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January 6, 2025 0

Norman County Ag Day is Wednesday 

Norman County Ag Day is on Wednesday in Halstad, and all area producers are invited to attend. Heather Dufault of  Norman County Extension gives us a preview of the event, and who will be presenting.  Ag Day also gives a chance for area youth to get involved, and Linda Houglum of Norman County Extension tells…
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January 6, 2025 0

Fosston Superintendent discusses plans moving forward after student arrested for bringing gun to school 

Yesterday it was announced that an 11 year old student at Magelssen Elementary was detained after bringing a handgun to school. Earlier this morning R&J News had a discussion with Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk about the incident. Selk gives a brief overview of the situation, and praises a staff member for their actions that led…
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January 3, 2025 0

New Years Resolution Ideas 

Coming up with a New Years Resolution can be hard, and many have a hard time committing to a long term goal, or plan. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says if you’re one of these people, you could always set small goals as your resolution. Myers shares some things you could do as…
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January 3, 2025 0

Ada Bio Girls registration opens soon 

Area students and parents are reminded about the upcoming registration opening for the new Ada Bio Girls organization on January 14.Chapter Director Tera Johnson tells us more about Bio Girls, and the upcoming registration period.  To give you a better understanding of the organization, Johnson also told us the kinds of activities they will be…
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January 3, 2025 0

Polk County Sheriff discusses Mental Health Call Center 

During his appearance on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman told us about a Mental Health Call Center that’s available to Polk County residents, and the surrounding communities. During his discussion Tadman told us how the call center differs from calling 911, and what its purpose is.  One question Tadman…
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January 3, 2025 0