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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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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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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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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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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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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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As we move closer to the fall season, area school districts, municipalities, and County Commissions will be moving into budgeting season, and Polk County Commission is one of the entities that are expected to have lengthy discussions. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee talks more about their upcoming budget, and what all needs to be considered…
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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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If you’ve made your way around Ada recently, you may have noticed city and co-op crews hard at work working around powerlines. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen tells us what they’re doing and why. Rasmussen also reminds residents to keep staying on top of their lawns for the remainder of the summer months. You…
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The summer months are starting to wind down, but for the naturalists at Itasca State Park, August is one of the busiest times of the year in the park. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says August is a time when they host activities the whole family will enjoy, and that they have a full day…
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