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Minnesota girl’s sports pioneer, and Norman County West superfan Ruth Steen will be one of six individuals inducted into the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame on Saturday. R&J News had the opportunity to talk with Ruth’s daughter Ann Williams to talk about Ruth’s life and her love for Halstad, and Norman County West athletics.…
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Area producers will be spending a lot of time in their fields, and on the backroads over the next couple weeks, with the start of fall harvest. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District encourages producers to keep an eye on their ditches, and to start thinking of future projects so they can get…
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The City of Fosston will be kicking off the fall season this Saturday with their annual Fall into Fosston celebration. Event representative Rhonda Carlin gives us a look into Saturday’s festivities. Event representative Evan Fonder says there will also be a scavenger hunt that many Fosston businesses are participating in. For more information on events…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth (WOWE) School Board finalized the hiring of new staff members, and other staff movements at their school board meeting on Wednesday night. WOWE Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more. Spaeth says he is also excited to announce that the school will be welcoming a renowned guest speaker next month, to speak with…
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The Hawley City Council approved a request for tax forfeited land from the county at their meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner fills us in on the details, and what the land might be used for. Neuner says the city council also took the next step in a number of city projects,…
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On Saturday Ada Borup West Class of 1990 Graduate, and professional musician Dr Vicki Fingalson will be one of six individuals to be inducted into the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame. R&J News was able to catch up with Fingalson who says she’s humbled to be a part of this year’s hall of fame…
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The first ever Ag Fest, brought to you by KRJB Radio and The Money Farm wrapped up on Thursday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Allison Thompson of the Money Farm to recap how the morning went, and what she discussed during her presentation. Revier also moderated the event, and he highlights some…
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International Water Institute Executive Director Chuck Fritz joined Rob Sip of the Red River Watershed Management Board on the KRJB Kaleidoscope on Wednesday. The International Water Institute (IWI) plays a big role in water management across the Red River Basin, but many are unfamiliar with the work they do. Fritz gives us a brief explanation…
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The Bemidji Police Department, and Bemidji Parks and Recreation are teaming up on Friday for the Casting With Cops youth fishing event at Diamond Point Park on Lake Bemidji. Emma Realing of Bemidji Parks and Recreation tells us what we can expect. Reeling says youth will not need a fishing license to participate, and that…
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It’s been almost eight months since the closure of the Ada Event Center due to structural issues, and progress continues to be made slowly. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives an update on the project. Despite struggles early on, Larson says that they have come to a favorable agreement with their insurance company over what…
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