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Celebrate the rising temperatures at Lake Bemidji State Park 

Temperatures are expected to rise over the coming weeks, and if you’re looking to get outside to enjoy the weather, Lake Bemidji State Park may be the perfect place for you. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake highlights some of the fun activities to do in the park this time of year.  Drake…
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May 8, 2026 0

Tips for a successful fishing opener 

The Minnesota Fishing Opener is this weekend, and Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries office out of Detroit Lakes is sharing some things you keep in mind for a successful opener. Olson says with the water still being very cold, you will want to look for shallow and/or flowing water, and he explains why. …
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May 8, 2026 0

White Earth Chairman Michael Fairbanks addresses the Nation 

The White Earth Nation held their annual State of the Nation address on Thursday morning at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen , and each member of the White Earth RBC took to the stage to look back at the past year, as well as what they have planned for 2026 and beyond. R&J News…
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May 8, 2026 0

Department of Energy Announces More Than $11 Million To Expand America’s Energy Workforce

The US Department of Energy recently announced that they will be investing over $11 Million to expand America’s Energy workforce, which also includes up to $2.3 million exclusively for Tribal Colleges and Universities. Kristie Kelley of the Center For Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) says the demand for people in the energy workforce is high already,…
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May 8, 2026 0

Sugar policy update 

For the first time in eight years the passage of a new farm bill seems imminent after a new bill passed in the House earlier this week. While not guaranteed to pass in the Senate, Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association says its exciting to see progress, and he highlights some…
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May 7, 2026 0

Field Trip Season at Ada Borup West 

With the arrival of spring, students at the Ada Borup West School have had the opportunity to get out of the classroom and have some hands-on learning experiences in the form of field trips. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us about some recent outdoor learning opportunities students go to partake in.  Triplett…
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May 7, 2026 0

New regulations in place for 2026 Fishing Opener 

The Minnesota Fishing Opener is this weekend, and area anglers are reminded that some things may be different this year, as new regulations are in place. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department says one of the biggest changes from last year is that Minnesota now has a year round catch and release bass…
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May 7, 2026 0

Norman County Historical Society gets new exhibits, seeking volunteers 

The Norman County Historical will have two new exhibits on display once they open for the summer season. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us more about these exhibits.  Kitchell says their Coffee and Conversation program is back for another year, and they have some really fun plans for this season.  Kitchell…
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May 7, 2026 0