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The Mahnomen County Breakfast on the Farm at Steinmetz Farm was on Saturday, and R&J’s Sean Bjerk was in attendance broadcasting from the event. Bjerk caught up with event host Jimmy Steinmetz after the event to talk about the event. Past discussions with Jimmy Steinmetz can be heard online at rjbroadcasting.com.
The Annual Gary Days Celebration continues into the weekend, and there’s still plenty of opportunities for people to have some fun. Engen says there will also be a Lions Club Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Sunday starting at 10:00 AM for a community member who is battling cancer. More information on Gary Days events can be…
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June is dairy month, but that’s not the only thing Waukon Dairy is celebrating this month. Ron Visser of Waukon Dairy says they will also be celebrating their 2 year anniversary on Wednesday, June 19. In those two years Waukon Dairy has also started a scholarship and internship program, and Visser tells us more about…
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The Ada Borup West School Board approved the retirement of longtime ABW Administrative Assistant Margaret Dosland on Tuesday. Dosland has been serving the ABW school for 25 years and has made a lasting impact on the district and community. ABW Superintendent Aaron Cook says she will be missed. ABW High School Principal Josh Carlson also…
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The Fertile Beltrami School Board approved their 2024/2025 Preliminary Budget at their meeting earlier this week. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke tells us more. Clark says the board approved some staff contracts and scheduling as well. Finally Clarke says the board also received a pair of staff resignations. The Fertile Beltrami School Board will meet…
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The White Earth Education Division is looking for tribal members to share their stories in order to preserve tribal history and culture at the White Earth Powwow this weekend. Education Director Dana-Goodwin Williams tells us more. Goodwin-Williams encourages all to get their stores and artifacts recorded and explains how you can do so. All interviews…
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The Ada Borup West (ABW) Cougar Hall of Fame Committee announced the 4th hall of fame class that will be inducted into the Cougar Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 21. ABW Activities Director Kenley Wahlin tells us who will be inducted this fall. Wahlin explains the process in a person or team being inducted…
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The World Association of Beet and Cane Growers (WABCG) will be hosting their annual meeting in Fargo from June 18 to 21. WABCG President David Thompson says there will be dozens of delegates from all across the world in attendance this year. Thompson also tells us what’s on the agenda for this year’s conference. Lastly…
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After a lengthy search for a new county administrator Mahnomen County has found their guy. Mahnomen County Commission Chair Darvin Schoenborn says that Bruce Starkey has been offered the position and explains why they chose him. Schoenborn says Starkey will be under a probationary period, but they will do what they can to set him…
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New Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve was sworn in as Fosston Police Chief on Monday. Juve says he is excited to return to law enforcement after a one year hiatus, and to be working in his hometown. Juve also told us more about his career in law enforcement and how he’s gotten to where he…
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