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You’re invited out to Lake Bemidji State Park this week, as Park staff will be holding a number of different events and programs. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us what they have going on this week. Drake says there are also a number of recreational activities you can do before the end…
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The Annual Ox Cart Days celebration kicked off in Crookston earlier this week, and event staff have a full week of fun planned. Ox Cart Committee Chair James Pogatshnik(P-oh-got-nick) tells us what they have going on in Crookston on Wednesday. Pogatshnik also gave us a look into what they have going on the rest of…
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The Clearwater County Salvation Army is holding a school supply backpack distribution on Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley. Gladys Luecken of Faith Lutheran Church tells us more about this distribution, and how families can get the help they need. Luecken tells us where the funding for the program came from. Again, backpack distribution…
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The Twin Valley City Council approved a major investment into their fire department at their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more. Bolton says their city street/sewer project is also nearing completion. Lastly, Bolton says the council is continuing to crack down on nuisance properties, and he encourages residents to…
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The first day of school is fast approaching at the Hillsboro School District, and this year the district will be trying something new. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh says he’s excited to get students back in the building, and hold their first ever back to school night next week. Again, that’s Monday, August 18 at the…
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It was a busy week for the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation, as they were in Washington DC to honor their namesake Brady Oberg, and they also held their annual Ruck March later in the week. Foundation Director Tracy Dunham tells us more about the opportunity they had in Washington DC, as well as how it…
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The Wild Rice Watershed District will be holding their annual Budget and Levy Meeting on Wednesday morning. Tara Jensen of the Wild River Watershed District says all are invited to attend, and have their opinions heard. Again that’s Wednesday morning at 9:30 AM at the Wild Rice Watershed District office in Ada.
It’s another busy week of fun at Itasca State Park. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they have a number of fun activities happening early this week, including an opportunity to do some summer fishing in the park. Then on Thursday, Cox says they will be celebrating Minnesota’s state bird, the loon. More information and…
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Christina Riepe, the daughter of Norman County Native Russell Riepe is back in the region, after spending the last few years doing missionary work in Nigeria. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Riepe, who tells us more about herself, and the work she does. Riepe also tells us what a typical day…
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The General Federation of Women’s Club Chapter out of Waubun is currently seeking donations for their International Day of Service Project. Chapter representative Connie Soch tells us more about their service project. Soch says the GFWC is also looking for new members to join their ranks. A full list of donation drop off locations and…
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