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REACH Hosting Free Community Connections event 

REACH will be hosting a free Community Connections event at their Headquarters in Hawley on Wednesday, October 11. REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schneck fills us in on the details and schedule of events.   Reach will also be supplying a light lunch for all attendees and no pre registration is required. More information on REACH and…
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October 10, 2023 0

Norman County East School recognizing World Mental Health Day

The Norman County East School District will be participating and spreading awareness on mental health for World Mental Health Day which is today. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin explains what students and staff are doing to bring awareness to the growing issue that is mental health.  For the latest news involving the Norman County…
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October 10, 2023 0

Clearwater County Coats for the Community Distribution

The United Way of Bemidji Area is holding their Clearwater County Coats for the Community Distribution Day at the Bagley American Legion on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. United Way of Bemidji Area Executive Director Denae Alamano has more details.  Despite the program being called Coats for the Community coats…
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October 10, 2023 0

Area Politicians React to Hamas attacks in Israel 

On Saturday, October 7 Palestinian Militant Group called the Hamas unleashed a surprise attack on Israel that led to the deaths of over 1,000 Israelis most being civilians with the number growing every day. This conflict has caused many worldwide, nationwide and local politicians to voice their opinions.  Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz took to X…
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October 10, 2023 0

Sugarbeet Harvest Update 

R&J Broadcasting Ag Reporter Nick Revier gives an update on the ongoing sugar beet harvest. As always, remember to keep safety in mind on the roadways and working with the equipment.


October 10, 2023 0

Twin Valley City Council Meets 

The Twin Valley City Council met for their October meeting on Monday night. Some agenda items included discussion about a cannabis policy, sewer rate increases and more. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton recaps what was discussed and what was decided.  The city of Twin Valley also created an ordinance regarding golf cart usage, including age…
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October 10, 2023 0

Thief River Falls Area Community Fund hosting murder mystery fundraiser 

The Thief River Falls Community Area Fund will be hosting a murder mystery fundraiser on Friday, October 13 at the Legacy Event Center. Tickets for this event has sold but it should be a fun night for a great cause. Event organizer Stacey Hron explains what attendees can expect.  Hron also gave some examples of…
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October 9, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West Student making park improvements for Eagle Scout Project 

Ada-Borup-West student and area Boy Scout Billy Roesch appeared before the Ada City Council last Wednesday to present his idea to do a couple projects for the city that would see two new signs and some other improvements go up at Bosworth Park and West Side Park. Roesch explains what his plan is.  Roesch also…
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October 9, 2023 0

Reach Winter Clothing Drive 

Director of Reach Stephanie Schneck was on the Kaleidoscope program to discuss some of the things that reach has been busy with. One of the programs that they’ve been busy with as of late is the winter gear clothing drive that will be getting distributed soon. Schneck has more details.  While the signup period for…
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October 9, 2023 0

Perley Pumpkins back for another fall 

Perley Pumpkins is back for their 3rd year of their Pumpkin Cart fundraiser. Every year the proceeds from the cart gets donated to a good cause and this year is no different. Cart owner Tony Burnside explains where this year’s proceeds will go.  Burnside also discussed what made him want to start doing this pumpkin…
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October 7, 2023 0