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White Earth Nation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Celebrate Signing of MOA for Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

Leaders from the White Earth Nation (WEN) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) celebrated the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge at the Shooting Star Casino, in Mahnomen on Tuesday.  The historic agreement strengthens the enduring conservation partnership between the White Earth Nation and the Tamarac National…
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June 4, 2024 0

New Hiking Trail in Twin Valley now open 

Earlier this year the Twin Valley City Council approved plans to build a new hiking trail West of Heiberg Park, and the trail is now open for use. Twin Valley City Councilman Mark Askelson tells us more about this new trail system and what it offers to the Twin Valley Community.  Askelson says this trail…
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June 4, 2024 0

Cedar Crest Resort’s Take a Kid Fishing Day is Saturday 

Cedar Crest in Waubun will be hosting their Annual Take a Kid Fishing Day this Saturday starting at 10:00 AM. Cedar Crest Resort Owner Brian Schneck has the details.  Schneck also explained the importance of promoting outdoor activities like fishing to the younger generation and why an event like Take a Kid Fishing is perfect…
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June 4, 2024 0

City of Mayville Summer Attractions 

R&J News is highlighting what area towns have to offer throughout the summer, and today’s City being highlighted is the City of Mayville North Dakota. Mayport Community Club Member Cassy Braaten highlights some programs, activities, and events offered around the City of Mayville throughout the Summer.  Braaten also told us some of her favorite summer…
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June 4, 2024 0

Norman County Fair to host inaugural FFA Day

The Norman County Fair is right around the corner and there will be some new events at this year’s celebration. One event making its debut at the Norman County Fair this year is FFA Day. Norman County Fair President Don Merkens tells us more about this event.  Again FFA Day will be on Wednesday, June…
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June 4, 2024 0

Mahnomen City Council Recap 

The Mahnomen City Council met in regular session Monday night for their first meeting of June, of the topics discussed at the meeting the topic that took up the most time was a land lease agreement with the Mashkiki Dispensary. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us what was decided.  Guenther says there was also…
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June 4, 2024 0

Lake Bemidji State Park June Events 

With summer now officially here Lake Bemidji State Park is ramping up their summer programs and offering multiple events every week this month. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake highlights some of these programs and events.  Drake says they will also be holding their summer concert series every Sunday.  For more information on events…
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June 3, 2024 0

Spots still available for SRO Golf Scramble 

Spots are still available for the Ada Borup West School Resource Officer Golf Scramble fundraiser on Friday June 7. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says the event will be a good time and that all funds raised from the event will go to the Ada Borup West SRO program.   Registration for a four person team…
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June 3, 2024 0

Norman-Mahnomen Public Health promoting a healthy living environment 

Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is promoting the importance of having a healthy home as a part of their Environmental Health Initiative. Living in a healthy environment leads to a lower chance of injury, illness, disease and can even improve your mental health. Sarah Kjono of Norman-Mahnomen and her daughter Cora share some principles of a healthy…
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June 3, 2024 0