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It’s MEA break this week, and the Staff at Itasca State Park invite you to the park this week to celebrate. Lead Park Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding a couple different programs at the park over MEA Break, and that you and your family are invited to participate. Cox says you can…
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The Twin Valley City Council put a bow on a number of city projects at their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton has the details. The Twin Valley City Council also heard a law enforcement update from the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, and Bolton says the city is very happy with how…
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The East Polk Heritage Center will be hosting a special event later this year, about some of the speakeasies that popped up over Polk County during the Prohibition Era. Program presenter Caleb Curfman tells us more about his event. Curfman says they are currently looking for community members with knowledge or stories about these speakeasies,…
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Starting next Monday, there will be a new Deputy joining the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us more. Fall says it’s exciting to be able to fill the position, as police officers have become very hard to find at times. You can learn more, and get updates from the Norman…
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The Twin Valley Scouts are currently seeking new members to join their ranks. Twin Valley Scout Master Tina Lacy explains how your child can start to get involved with the scouts, and the kind of activities you’d get the opportunity to participate in. While in the past, the Boy Scouts have been a boy only…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Traill District Health is reminding its Residents about the breast cancer resources available to them. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health says one resource women can take advantage of is their Women’s Way program. Stallman also shares some other reminders, that women should not only be practicing during…
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The Norman County East Ag Education and FFA Programs are currently seeking donations of your excess or leftover gardening supplies. Norman County East Ag, and FFA Advisor Hannah Baumgartner explains why, and how the donations will be utilized. Baumgartner says the Norman County East FFA Chapter is currently holding a fundraiser, and she explains how…
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The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Harvest continues to move along. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier gives that latest harvest update from American Crystal Sugar. Stay tuned to R&J News on KRJB, KRJM, and KKCQ for more updates on area harvests, or go to the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.
This past June, the Bemidji Area was hit with a massive storm that left millions of dollars in damages, and one entity that is still dealing with the fallout from the storm is Lake Bemidji State Park. Park Assistant Park Manager Shannon Bungart tells us more. Bungart says this downed vegetation has also put them…
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The Fall Sugarbeet Harvest continues to move along, and as the work days get longer safety needs to be everyone’s priority. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association reminds everyone to do their part in keeping our roads as safe as possible. Many area family farms rely on area youth to help…
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