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Norman County Shock & Awe holding Color Run next week 

Norman County Shock & Awe invite you out to the Gary Pines next week, as they will be holding a Color Run fundraiser. Shock & Awe members Hannah Brandt and Sawyer Hemberger tell us more about this event, and they explain what a color run is.  Brandt also explains why they chose to raise money…
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September 18, 2025 0

Red River Watershed Management Board wrapping up massive Newfolden flood project 

It’s going to be a big couple of months for the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB), as they will be wrapping up a number of big projects soon. RRWMB Executive director Rob Sip tells us more. In other watershed news, Sip is excited to announce that they will be welcoming the Minnesota DNR Commissioner…
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September 18, 2025 0

Mahnomen man dies in two car accident on Highway 200 in Mahnomen County  

Mahnomen County, MN – On Tuesday at 7:19pm, there was a fatal two vehicle accident near the corner of Highway 200 and 110th ave in Marsh Creek Township.  The two vehicles which included 2013 Dodge Avenger and a 1998 Case 8920 were West Bound on Hwy 200 when the Dodge rear ended the implement being…
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September 17, 2025 0

Jim Hennen to be inducted into Ada Borup West Hall of Fame

This Saturday, former Golden Gopher Football player, and Ada Alumni Jim Hennen will be one of the four individuals inducted into the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Hennen, who says it was a big surprise to be nominated.  Hennen was a starter on the Ada…
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September 17, 2025 0

United Valley Bank holding School Snack Drive this month 

United Valley Bank is currently collecting snack donations through the end of the month, for their annual School Snack Drive. United Valley Bank – Twin Valley Branch Manager Alicia Lampton tells us more.  Lampton says it’s not just the Twin Valley United Valley Branch that’s accepting donations, and she highlights some other branch locations in…
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September 17, 2025 0

Hunters reminded to follow Minnesota’s trespassing laws 

Deer hunting season has arrived, and Northwest Minnesota gives hunters plenty of opportunities to hunt on public land in Minnesota. However, every year there’s always incidents of hunters trespassing on private lands. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson shares some reminders for hunters, and landowners when it comes to Minnesota’s trespassing laws.  Halvorson says hunters do…
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September 17, 2025 0

City of Mahnomen approves preliminary levy resolution 

The Mahnomen City Council approved their 2026 Preliminary Levy at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us what was decided, and what happens next in approving a final levy.  Guenther says the council also took a deeper look into their 2026 budget, and she tells us how that’s shaking up. …
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September 17, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Harvest Update 

Sugarbeet Pre-Harvest continues to progress across the Red River Valley, but recent temperatures could cause some changes in the pre harvest. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar tells us more.  As for the beet quality, Hastings says this year’s beet crop is healthy, and sugar content is strong.  Safety is always a top priority for…
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September 17, 2025 0

Wild Rice Watershed Update 

Deer hunting season has arrived, and the Wild Rice Watershed District (WRWD) is reminding hunters, and other recreationalists about the rules regarding access to WRWD properties. Tara Jensen of the WRWD reminds the public that these lands are not open to the public, and she explains why.  Jensen also gave an update on the Perley…
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September 16, 2025 0

Fertile Community Club hosting Annual Fall Craft Show 

The Fertile Community Club will be holding their 37th Annual Fall Craft Show this weekend at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Community Club Representative Stacy Erickson gives us a preview of this weekend’s event.  Erickson says the amount of vendors at the show fluctuates each year, and she also tells us if there’s still vendor space…
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September 16, 2025 0