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It’s homecoming week at the Hawley School District, and that means the school has a ton going on here this week. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson tells us about some of the things the school has going on. Ellingson says this year’s 6th Grade Supper will run in conjunction with homecoming this year on Tuesday.…
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Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program to raise awareness for breast cancer, as October is breast cancer awareness month. Carlsrud shares some statistics pertaining to breast cancer, and explains why the disease is so prominent and why it receives so much recognition. Breast cancer awareness month…
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The Ada Borup West Day of Community Service is coming up on Wednesday, October 16, and the ABW Honor Society is looking for people in need of assistance. ABW senior Luke Jalbert tells us what community service day is, and how a person in need can get help. Jalbert also highlighted some of the projects…
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It’s National Fire Prevention week this week, and area fire departments are reminding their residents about the importance of taking fire prevention steps, so that you don’t become a victim of a fire that could’ve been avoidable. Hillsboro Assistant Fire Chief Jake Rust reminds homeowners and renters to check their fire alarms regularly. Fires aren’t…
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Flu season is here and that means that it’s time to get your updated flu shot. If you’re a veteran in need of a flu shot the Fargo VA Healthcare System is offering many different ways to get your vaccines up to date. Fargo VA Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program Manager Caitlin Nitz tells…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District is celebrating Homecoming this week, and the Waubun Student Council has a full week of fun planned for kids in the High School and Elementary. Waubun student Jayla Bellanger, and her friend Olivia, highlight some of the activities they have planned. Bellanger and Olivia say there will also be a…
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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office alongside the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced that an undercover chat operation has led to the arrest of three local individuals, and over over three dozen investigations. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman tells us more. Tadman says this investigation are a perfect example of why it’s important for parents…
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It’s a busy weekend of Events at Itasca State Park this weekend, and naturalists will be looking forward to a nice fall day to be outside. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the activities they have going on today, including a new scavenger hunt event. Cox says the hiking theme continues later…
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing was prominent in the Minnesota Deer hunting season last year, but this year the Minnesota DNR is loosening up their CWD regulations. MN DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us what’s changing and why. Baden says there is also a change in the laws regarding the transportation of…
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Last week R&J News reported on the Halstad Lions Club trying something new for the Sugar Fest parade that took place last Saturday. Michael Bare of the Halstad Lions gives a recap of Saturday’s parade and tells us again about this change. Without further ado, Bare announces this year’s winners. Again each of these businesses…
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