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Safe Routes to School Initiative making roads safer for area youth 

Over the last few years, the Safe Routes to School Initiative has been making our area roads safer for youth pedestrians, so that we can promote healthy outdoor living to our youth. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about this initiative, and how they approach making our streets safer.  Myers explains…
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May 11, 2026 0

Wheat Planting Update 

Conditions to start the planting season were not the greatest for wheat growers across the Red River Valley, but the season is now in full swing for most growers in the valley. Local Wheat Producer, and Minnesota Wheat Growers Association member Austen Germolus says wheat planting is behind the five year average.  Germolus says the…
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May 11, 2026 0

Hawley Theatre Department Presents “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”

Coming up next week, the Hawley Theatre Program will be performing their rendition of the Mark Twain classic “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. Show lead Taylor Hansen tells us more about their upcoming performance and cast.  This is Hansen’s second time being the lead in the Hawley Musical, and he tells us what draws him…
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May 11, 2026 0

Law Enforcement Memorial Service being held in Grand Forks on Wednesday 

It’s National Police Week, and on Wednesday in Grand Forks there will be a memorial service to honor local law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their community. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman tells us more.  Again, the Northern Valley Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 14 starting at 2:00 at…
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May 11, 2026 0

New Minnesota School Bus laws in effect 

Earlier this year, the State of Minnesota updated their traffic laws when it comes to stopping for school buses during pick up and drop off. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman gives us a rundown of these updated rules.  Tadman says children can be very unpredictable when it comes to traffic safety, so it’s best that…
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May 8, 2026 0

Celebrate the rising temperatures at Lake Bemidji State Park 

Temperatures are expected to rise over the coming weeks, and if you’re looking to get outside to enjoy the weather, Lake Bemidji State Park may be the perfect place for you. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake highlights some of the fun activities to do in the park this time of year.  Drake…
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May 8, 2026 0

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Planting update 

The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Planting season is currently underway, but progress has been varying across the valley. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association planting activity has been picking up as of late.  Weber says planting conditions also vary across the Red River Valley.  However, Weber says one thing that is…
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May 8, 2026 0

White Earth Chairman Michael Fairbanks addresses the Nation 

The White Earth Nation held their annual State of the Nation address on Thursday morning at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen , and each member of the White Earth RBC took to the stage to look back at the past year, as well as what they have planned for 2026 and beyond. R&J News…
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May 8, 2026 0

Department of Energy Announces More Than $11 Million To Expand America’s Energy Workforce

The US Department of Energy recently announced that they will be investing over $11 Million to expand America’s Energy workforce, which also includes up to $2.3 million exclusively for Tribal Colleges and Universities. Kristie Kelley of the Center For Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) says the demand for people in the energy workforce is high already,…
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May 8, 2026 0