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Itasca State Park wrapping up July Programming

July Programming is wrapping up this week at Itasca State Park but don’t worry as there’s still plenty of fun activities going on this week. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us some of the things they have going on this week.  Cox also invites you out to Itasca, and other area parks to…
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July 29, 2024 0

Norman County East Students visiting Washington DC 

About a dozen students from Norman County East High School will be visiting Washington DC later this week to learn more about American history and government.  Norman County East history teacher and trip advisor Todd Clow says he’s excited to be able to offer this opportunity to students and he tells us some of the…
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July 29, 2024 0

Flom Farm Fest Continues 

Flom Farm Fest continues today, and all are invited. Event representative Christina Lien gives us a rundown of today’s activities.   Farm Fest will wrap up on Sunday, but not before Scavenger Hunt ATV ride. For a full schedule of activities go to the Flom Minnesota Facebook page. KRJB 106.5 FM will be airing interviews from…
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July 27, 2024 0

Moorhead American Legion Summer Blast 

The Moorhead American Legion will be holding their Summer Blast Honor Flight Fundraiser today at the Moorhead American Legion headquarters. Moorhead American Legion General Manager Scott Moen tells us what they have planned for today.  Moen says the Moorhead American Legion is also hosting the Vietnam Moving Wall, which is a replica of the Vietnam…
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July 27, 2024 0

Flom Farm Fest Kicks off Today 

Flom Farm Fest kicks off today, and everyone’s invited. This year’s theme is Oktoberfest in July, and event representative Christina Lien tells us what they have planned for today. With it being an Oktoberfest theme Lien says people are also encouraged to dress up in their Oktoberfest attire.  For more information on Flom Farm Fest:…
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July 26, 2024 0

Ernie Saeland, A Norman County Staple 

If you go to an event in Norman County there’s a good chance that you might see Ernie Saeland and his small engine collection. Whether it be the Norman County Fair, Twin Valley Town and Country Days or the Flom Parade you have likely seen Ernie with pieces from his collection. R&J News has the…
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July 26, 2024 0

Minnesota Senate holds meeting regarding Relative Foster Care System 

The Minnesota Senate’s Legislative Task Force on Child Protection recently held a meeting regarding Minnesota’s relative foster care system. During the meeting the committee heard a presentation from Joanna Woolman who is a part of the Institute to Transform Childhood Protection, which is an organization looking to influence change in the Minnesota relative foster care…
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July 26, 2024 0

Red River Watershed Management Board Update 

After a disappointing 2024 Bonding Bill the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) will be moving forward with their plans for the upcoming year. Rob Sip of the RRWMB gives us an update on their levy for the upcoming year.  Sip also broke down the budget, and how the money will be used.  Unfortunately for…
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July 26, 2024 0

Farm and Field – 7/25/2024

Katelyn Landis (Thompson Plot Day) Heather Dufault (Polk County Extension) Grant Mering (Bayer Crop Science) Mark Botel (NDSU Extension) Sarah Swenson (BSF) Peter Haak (NDSU) Scott Youngren (Hallock Area Farmer) Dr Eric Branch (St Thomas Plot Tour) Troy Dumars (Cavalier Area Farmer) Dr Chu (USDA)


July 25, 2024 0

Start Scheduling Sports Physicals 

Believe it or not, the fall sports season is fast approaching, and Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging parents to get their children’s sports physicals scheduled as soon as possible.   Many health professionals are encouraging people to do a well child exam in place of a typical sports physical. Essentia Health Physician…
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July 25, 2024 0