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Last week, R&J News told you about the Northwoods Caregivers, and the work they do in the communities across the Bemidji Area, but did you know that the organization is in need of volunteers? Northwoods Caregivers Executive Director Cindi Jernigan explains. Jernigan says area businesses and organizations can also help, and as an example, she…
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The Minnesota Bear season opens on Tuesday, and experts are expecting it to be a solid year for hunters.Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden gives us a preview of what hunters can expect this season. Baden says hunters can also take advantage of the mourning dove season, which also opens on Tuesday. More information on…
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With some area schools returning to class next week, our communities will be seeing an influx of traffic in the mornings and afternoons, whether it be vehicles or pedestrians. If your child is one that likes to walk or bike to school Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health shares some pedestrian safety reminders that…
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The first day of school at Hawley is Tuesday, September 1 and the community will notice a lot of changes from last year, with the opening of their new Middle School. With all these new changes, Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says it’s important for parents to take a look at their child’s school handbook, and reach…
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Harvest is underway across the Red River Valley and area drivers are reminded to make sure they are giving farm equipment and trucks enough room when you’re approaching them. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve tells us more. Juve says farmers need to be utilizing their flashing lights, and getting enough rest. While it has been…
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The sugarbeet harvest is officially underway across the Red River Valley, and while the quality of the crop varies across the region, some producers are reporting a disappointing crop. Dave Steen who farms in Norman County says this is one of the worst sugarbeet crops he has seen. The 2026 wheat harvest has wrapped up,…
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Since 1998, the Northwoods Caregivers have been supporting communities across the Bemidji area, and over that time the organization has been assisting the community in a multitude of ways. Northwoods Caregivers Executive Director Cindi Jernigan tells us more about the organization, and the ways they serve. Another way the Northwoods Caregivers have served is through…
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Flock Cameras have been a major topic of discussion in communities across the United States, sparking debates over surveillance, public safety, privacy, and much more. During his latest appearance on the Kaleidoscope program, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager talked about flock camera’s, and his thoughts on their use. To get a better understanding of what…
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Coming up next week, area producers are invited to attend the Northwest Minnesota Tillage Expo at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston. Expo Presenter Angie Peltier says they will be discussing a number of new tillage practices, that could improve your operation. Peltier says many of the new tillage practices they will be…
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The Minnesota General Election is coming up in just over a month, but for voters participating in mail in voting, ballots will be sent out in just a few weeks. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee shares some important information, for voters in Polk County. People with questions about the upcoming election can go to the…
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