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Norman and Mahnomen Counties seeking applicants to join Opioid Settlement Advisory Council.

Norman and Mahnomen Counties are currently seeking applicants to join their respective Opioid Settlement Advisory Council. The council’s main objective is to recommend how funds are dispersed. The Council will advise Norman-Mahnomen Public Health and the Norman and Mahnomen County Board of Commissioners on how to utilize the Opioid Settlement funds most effectively, efficiently, and…
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October 16, 2023 0

Good Student Award Winners: 10-14-2023

Hear from this weeks winners of the Good Student Award! This weeks winners were Ella Strom from Win-E-Mac High School and Barron Odden from Ada-Borup-West High School. Ella Strom: Barron Odden:


October 14, 2023 0

MN DNR confirms state record coho salmon caught in Lake Superior 

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that a Coho Salmon that was caught on Lake Superior in St. Louis County is a new state record. According to the MN DNR the salmon weighed in at 10-pound, 14-ounces.  David Cichosz caught the salmon on Sept. 4 while on a charter fishing trip with his…
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October 14, 2023 0

Small Grains Institute offering 2024 grants 

The Small Grains Institute Committee announced that they are now accepting grants for 2024. Lorri Hartel of the Small Grains Institute explains what these grants are for and who they are available to.  Hartel also explains how you can apply for these grants and when you have to have applications turned in.  For more information…
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October 14, 2023 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office identify driver who crashed into Red Lake River 

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has identified the  driver of the vehicle that crashed into Red Lake River on Friday. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says that at approximately 2:00 am they, alongside the Crookston Police Department, responded to a report of a crash near the intersection of Houston Avenue and South Broadway in the…
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October 13, 2023 0

Grand Rapids man pleads guilty for theft of “Wizard of Oz” ruby slippers

Terry Jon Martin aged 76 of Grand Rapids Minnesota pleaded guilty in United States District Court for the theft of the iconic Ruby Slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 classic “The Wizard of Oz”.  The slippers were first reported stolen back in 2005 when they were stolen from the Judy Garland…
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October 13, 2023 0

Mahnomen School Board names new Vice Chair 

During their latest meeting on Monday the Mahomen School board named a new Vice Chairperson after the resignation of their previous one. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek recaps what the board decided and who will be taking over the Vice Chair position.  For the latest news regarding the Mahnomen School District go to rjbroadcasting.com or listen…
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October 13, 2023 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board Meets 

The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board held their regular school board meeting for the month of October on Wednesday night. One of the first agenda topics was talks regarding their insurance plan for the rest of the school year. Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten highlights what was discussed regarding the insurance policy and other topics like enrollment and…
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October 13, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West FFA Fruit Fundraiser 

The Ada-Borup-West FFA chapter recently started their annual Fruit Fundraiser. Ada-Borup-West FFA advisor Abbie Savage has more details.  Savage says that this is one of their largest fundraisers of the year and the funds they raise from this fundraiser will be used in many different areas While it may be called a fruit fundraiser Savage…
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October 13, 2023 0

Emerald Ash Border Found in Cass County

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says that they have confirmed emerald ash borer in Cass County for the first time. The MN Department of Agriculture says that it was discovered after a department employee noticed a cluster of ash trees near Remer with suspected signs of Emerald Ash Border. The employee was able to find…
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October 13, 2023 0