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Crookston Ox Cart Days ramping up activities Thursday 

Crookston Ox Cart Days continues today in Crookston, but activities will really start to pick up in Crookston tomorrow. Ox Cart Days Organizer James Pogatshnik tells us what’s all going on across town today.  If Ox Cart Days sounds like something you’d enjoy, Pogatshnik  says you can take in most of this week’s activities for…
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August 12, 2026 0

Emergency Haying and Grazing available for Producers in Norman County 

Drought has been a major talking point across the Red River Valley, and local cattle producers may be one of the most affected groups. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize says the lack of rain has led to many producers reaching out to FSA to see how they can help.  Kruize says the recent drought…
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August 12, 2026 0

SAFE Kids Grand Forks promoting Farm Safety this Harvest 

Harvest season is officially underway in the Red River Valley, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is sharing some youth farm safety reminders, that all families and operations should be taking into consideration this harvest. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks explains.  Hansen says it’s also important for adults to be setting a good example…
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August 12, 2026 0

Wings, String & Hometown Things 

Coming up on Saturday, Hometown HOPE will be holding their first ever Wings, String & Hometown Things event in Hendrum, and they invite all area families, and community members to join them in celebration. Hometown HOPE Director Kristi Beyl tells us more.  If you’ve never flown a kite, Beyl says there’s nothing to worry about,…
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August 12, 2026 0

Holiday Vacations Quebec and Canadian Maritime trip recap 

The Holiday Vacations Quebec and Canadian Maritime trip wrapped up this weekend, and two people in attendance of the trip were Pat and Ryan Draughn, who were winners of a Canadian adventure trip earlier this year, and got to go free of cost. R&J News had the chance to catch up with the pair after…
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August 11, 2026 0

Twin Valley City Council Meets 

The Twin Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, and had a discussion with a community member regarding childcare in the community, as some area childcare businesses recently shut down leaving a need for more childcare in the community. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more.  Bolton says there were also talks…
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August 11, 2026 0

Crookston Ox Cart Days now underway 

Crookston Ox Cart Days kicked off on Monday, and events will continue this evening. Ox Cart Days Organizer James Pogatshnik gives us a preview of some of the events taking place later today.  Pogatshnik says things will then start to pick up on Wednesday, where they have fun activities for people of all ages.  For…
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August 11, 2026 0

How can I help the veterans in my life? 

Do you have that veteran in your family or community, but are unsure of how you can help them? This is a question many people have asked over the years. During a conversation with Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky, R&J News asked this question, and she said the best way to help…
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August 11, 2026 0

State of the US agricultural trade market

Trade has been a major topic of discussion across the United States the past year, and the USDA has been hard at work over the last year, trying to open up new markets for those in agriculture. USA Undersecretary Luke Lindberg talks more about the efforts being made in his first year at USDA, and…
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August 11, 2026 0

Hometown HOPE gearing up for Back to School Season 

The back to school season is here, and Hometown HOPE in Hendrum is currently seeking donations for their food shelf, in order to be ready for kids going back to school. Kristi Beyl of Hometown HOPE says one thing they are currently in need of at their food shelf snack foods.  As for other food…
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