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VA Fargo & Detroit Lakes VFW to Open new Telehealth site in Detroit Lakes

The Fargo VA Health System and the Detroit Lakes VFW are teaming up to open a new Accessing Telehealth through Local Area Stations (ATLAS) site on March 21 at the Detroit Lakes VFW. Fargo VA Facility Telehealth Coordinator Jamie Werth explains what an ATLAS site is and how it will work.  Werth also explained how…
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February 26, 2025 0

Mild winter may cause more deer activity in residential areas 

The Red River Valley is currently experiencing warmer than usual temperatures, and this weather mixed with other factors can lead to increased movement for deer, which can result in increased reports/complaints of deer in residential areas. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says while this is mostly a result of living in Rural America there…
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February 26, 2025 0

Norman County East E-Sports going to State 

The Norman County East School District will be well represented at the Minnesota State E-Sports Competition in St Cloud this weekend. Norman County East E-Sports Coach Kain Schow tells us who will be going to state, and what they will be competing in.  Norman County East E-Sports has seen a lot of success in its…
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February 26, 2025 0

Last Chance to Donate to Norman County One Fund Drive 

This week is the final week to donate to the Norman County One Fund Drive being held by Gary Cares. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares tells us more about the One Fund Drive and who it supports.  If you would like to make a donation to a local non-profit Bennefeld explains the best way to…
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February 26, 2025 0

Naytahwaush Nightriders holding 55th Annual Snodeo 

The Naytahwaush Nightriders invite you out to Pinehurst Resort this weekend for their 55th Annual Snodeo. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Naytahwaush Nightriders gives us a preview of what attendees can expect from the full two days of racing.  Paul says the Nightriders will also be holding a vintage snowmobile show, raffle, and dance in…
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February 26, 2025 0

ACT and Academic Challenge at Hillsboro High School 

It’s a big week for Academics at Hillsboro High School this week. Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler says the Hillsboro Academic Challenge team is in Northern Cass today for a meet.  Baesler says the Hillsboro Junior Class will also be taking the ACT test this Thursday, and he gives some reminders for that.  For…
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February 26, 2025 0

Mission Court Companions filling void in Ada Community 

The Benedictine Living Community-Ada Mission Court Companions program is approaching one year old, and the program has been filling a void in the Ada Community that was left after the closing of the Ada Senior Center over a decade ago. Cassie Visser of Benedictine Living Community – Ada tells us more about the community reception…
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February 25, 2025 0

Norman County Commission Meets 

The Norman County Commission met on Thursday last week, and the commission is now looking to fill some positions in the Wild Rice Watershed District. Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us more.  Jacobson says the Commission will also be doing their yearly review of the county ditch maintenance levy.  Lastly Jacobson says the county will…
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February 25, 2025 0

People reminded to dispose of medications properly 

Your medicine is for you, and once you no longer need it you should take the proper steps and dispose of it correctly, so that your drugs do not end up in the wrong hands. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve says the best way to dispose of your unused or expired medications is to bring…
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February 25, 2025 0

Who is soon to be Mahnomen Superintendent Dr Andrea Simon? 

Earlier this month it was announced that Waubun Assistant Principal Dr Andrea Simon would be the next Superintendent of the Mahnomen School District. To introduce herself to the Mahnomen Community R&J News caught up with Dr Simon who tells us more about herself and her background in education.  Simon also explains why she wanted the…
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February 25, 2025 0