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Itasca State Park Update 

Itasca State Park is in the back stretch of their very busy summer schedule, as August is the final month of their summer programming. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter tells us some of the programs they have going on this week.  Lichter says the fun continues into the weekend, with another full slate of…
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August 7, 2024 0

Fosston Summer Theatre Double Feature 

The Fosston Children’s Summer Theatre is back for another year, and their first show is set to take place this evening. Summer Theatre Director Abby Pearson tells us more about the show, and an exciting change that was made in the program this year.  Cast member Sophia Hoefler gives us a preview of the show,…
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August 7, 2024 0

Laura Lee Erickson and Michael Fairbanks Sworn into tribal office 

The White Earth Reservation Business Committee (RBC) held their 2024 Inauguration Tuesday afternoon and White Earth Chairman re-elect Michael Fairbanks , and District 3 Representative elect Laura Lee Erickson were sworn into the tribal council. Chairman Fairbanks says he’s honored to have been elected to another four year term and is eager to resume progress…
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August 7, 2024 0

National Night Out a success 

Norman County National Night out was last night. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce says the turnout was huge, and went without a hitch. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall shared similar thoughts on the turnout.  Lastly Sheriff Fall explained the importance of National Night Out to a department like his. 


August 7, 2024 0

Registration deadline for NW District Horse Show fast approaching 

The registration deadline for the upcoming 4 H Northwest District Horse Show on August 31 in Wilkin County is fast approaching. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us more about the event and how you can get registered.  Again the registration deadline is Monday, August 12. For more information contact your County’s Extension Office.


August 6, 2024 0

Red River Saddle Club Update 

August is here, which means the Red River Valley Saddle Club is gearing up for another weekend of fun. Red River Saddle Club Director Patti Steen tells us what they have going on this weekend.  As mentioned, the Red River Valley Saddle Club will be wrapping up their 2024 season in September but not before…
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August 6, 2024 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks coming to Reynolds 

Safe Kids Grand Forks will be in Reynolds on Monday for a Car Seat Check and more. Safe Kids Grand Forks Representative Carma Hansen explains what Safe Kids Grand Forks is, and what a Car Seat Checkup is. Hanson says Safe Kids Grand Forks is also teaming up with Traill District Health and the Grand…
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August 6, 2024 0

Benedictine Foundation raises over $20,000 in ATV Fun Run 

The Benedictine Foundation held their Annual ATV Fun Run fundraiser on Sunday. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser says the event was a massive success.  Visser says the amount of money raised from the fundraiser is enough to purchase another ceiling track for Benedictine Living Community.  Visser says they have already started planning next year’s Fun…
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August 6, 2024 0

Friends of Lake Bemidji State Park and Big Bog Rec Area hosting events this week 

During her latest State Park Update Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake said that their Friends of Lake Bemidji State Park organization is looking for members. Drake tells us more about the organization and how you can get involved.  Drake says there will also be a celebration of Smokey the Bear’s Birthday at Big…
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August 5, 2024 0

American Crystal Sugar crop update 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier Caught up with Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar last week, and they discussed the current sugarbeet crop, now that sampling has started. Hasting tells us how the crop is looking.  Hasting also discussed the disease risk in the crop, and what diseases may pop up in this years sugarbeet…
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August 5, 2024 0