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The annual Polk County Fair talent show was held on Thursday night and the results are in. Fair representative Sara Reese shares the results. For more Polk County Fair Coverage tune into KRJB 106.5 FM later today from 12:00 to 3:00.
Smiley’s Rescues of Fertile is at the Polk County Fair this week, and they are looking for homes for the many animals in their custody. Sidney Williams from Smiley’s Rescues tells us more about their organization and what they’re doing at the fair. Like many rescues across the region Williams says their shelter is full,…
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The 12th Annual Sargent Harmon Memorial Scholarship Ride is set to take place this Saturday (Today if reading on Saturday) and will start at Spring Lake Park in Lengby at 8:30 AM. Event organizer Tom Harmon tells us more about the scholarship they’re fundraising for, and the ride itself. Harmon says they will also be…
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Summer programming is in full swing at Lake Bemidji State Park and there’s still plenty to come. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us some of the things they have going on throughout the rest of the month. Of course the park is open daily for recreational use and Drake shares some of…
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After a successful opening day on Thursday, the Clay County Fair in Barnesville continues today, and runs through Sunday. James Kruize of the Clay County Fair Board highlights some of the feature events going on throughout the rest of the fair. It wouldn’t be a County Fair without food, and Kruize says they have a…
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The Fertile Beltrami School Board approved a concession stand expansion project at their meeting on Wednesday night, with help from the booster club. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke fills us in on the details. Clarke says the school board also approved the hiring of a new ag education instructor after a lengthy search. Clarke also…
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For many families with young children the county fair can be a very stressful time, especially if your kids like to wander. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some things you can do as parents before the Fair to make the search for them easier, or prevent them from running all together. Tadman also told…
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Day three of the Polk County Fair is today and they have a full schedule of fun planned. Polk County Fair Board President Danny Grunhovd tells us what’s on the schedule for today. Grunhovd also gave a sneak peak of what’s to come Saturday, which includes the continuation of the ever popular State Championship Baja. …
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The Ulen Hitterdal School Board approved their preliminary Budget for the 2024/2025 School year at their meeting on Wednesday. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more. Flaten says the board also heard and update on their ongoing roofing project. Flaten is also excited to announce some new hires, and staffing announcements. Finally like most…
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The City of Fosston wrapped up arbitration in their ongoing dispute with Essentia Health earlier this week. Fosston Mayor Jim Offerdahl says he remains confident that the ruling will be favorable to the Fosston community and lays out an estimated timeline on when they will revive the official ruling. R&J News will continue to follow…
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