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Polk County Sheriff’s Office welcoming new K9 Bo 

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday, that they are welcoming a new K9 to the department, after receiving a donation from Mac McDonough. The new K9 named Bo will be partnered with Deputy Titan Engen, and the two will be leaving for training very soon. R&J News’ Tom Lano talks with Deputy Engen…
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March 12, 2026 0

Students staying busy at Hillsboro 

Winter sports may be over at the Hillsboro School District, but students are still keeping themselves busy. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh says student organizations like speech and music are seeing a lot of success, while also gearing up for their regional and state competitions.  In other school news, Dryburgh says that the Hillsboro School Board…
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March 12, 2026 0

Bagley/Fosston Spring Alumni Hockey Game is Saturday 

Coming up on Saturday, dozens of alumni from the Bagley/Fosston Hockey Program will be getting together for their annual Alumni Hockey game, and all are invited to come out and support the Bagley/Fosston Hockey Program. Event representatives  Mike Weidin and Justin Marquis tell us more about the event.  Weidein and Marquis say the event is…
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March 12, 2026 0

Ada Borup West MHS holding annual Pennies for Patients Fundraiser 

Coming up next week, Ada Borup West Students will be holding their annual school wide  Pennies for Patients fundraiser. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson says students are very excited for everything they have planned next week, and he explains how the fundraiser will work.  For news and announcements from the Ada Borup…
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March 12, 2026 0

Minnesota Soybean accepting applications for Future of Soy Summit 

The annual Future of Soy Summit is still months away, but Minnesota Soybean is currently accepting applications to attend this invite only event. Minnesota Soybean Communication Specialist Mark Askelson tells us more about the event.  If this sounds like an event you’d like to attend, Askelson says you can submit an application to Minnesota Soybean…
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March 12, 2026 0

House Republicans lay out affordability goals 

Affordability has been a major topic of discussion in the Minnesota Legislative Session, and on Wednesday, House Republicans highlighted the ways they are tackling Minnesota’s affordability problems. House GOP Floor Leader Rep Harry Niska says Republicans have introduced dozens of proposals to address affordability, and he highlights some of them.  Niska also claimed that the…
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March 12, 2026 0

RRWMB holding annual Joint Conference next week 

Coming up next Tuesday & Wednesday, the Red River Watershed Management Board along with the Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group will be holding their annual Joint Conference in Moorhead. Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip gives us a preview of the event.  Sip says they also have a lot…
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March 12, 2026 0

Minnesota Spring Turkey Season Preview 

Spring is right around the corner, which means that the Minnesota spring turkey season is fast approaching. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden previews the upcoming season, which is expected to be a great spring for turkey hunters.  Baden says the spring season is open to both archery and firearm hunters alike, but there are…
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March 12, 2026 0

Mahnomen School hosting annual Lock In this week 

Coming up on Friday, students from the Mahnomen and Waubun Junior High will be gathering together for their annual Lock In event. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about this longstanding school tradition.  Again, that will take place this Friday starting at 6:00 at the Mahnomen School.


March 11, 2026 0

Itasca State Park Update 

Itasca State Park will be holding a number of free events and programs over the next couple weeks. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have going on in the park over the next couple weeks.  Cox also reminds park goers to start making their camping and lodging reservations, as the…
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March 11, 2026 0