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2025 is going to be a big year for Traill County EDC, as many large businesses are expressing interest in setting up shop in the county. One of these businesses is Riverview Dairy, who wants to build a twenty-five thousand cow facility in the county. Traill County EDC Director Jim Murphy says the project is still…
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Despite the lack of snow, the staff at Itasca State Park has a fun month of free events and programs planned for people of all ages. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the programming they have planned for this week. Cox also highlighted some of the programs they have on the schedule…
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The Ada Borup West (ABW) School will be hosting their Annual Science Fair Open House this Thursday in the Cougar Den, and all are invited to check out the work students have been busy with. ABW science teacher Elizabeth Cakebread previews the event. Cakebread says before the open house, all students will present their projects,…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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