Local and Regional News, Friday 4/10/2026
Communities along the border are coming together to celebrate the night sky.Voyageurs National Park will mark International Dark Sky Week April 13th through the 20th with special events and a cross-border proclamation ceremony.Leaders from Minnesota and Ontario will gather at the park’s headquarters Wednesday, April 15th at 2 p.m., highlighting a shared commitment to protecting…
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Traill County Veterans Office shines light on mental health for Veterans
Mental Health Month is approaching in May and while everyone can benefit from healthy habits this spring, La Lynda Blotsky of the Traill County Veterans Office shares resources tailored to the great men and women that serve our country. Blotsky notes that it’s important to be aware not all mental health issue symptoms are the…
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Honor Flight of ND/MN Adds 5th Flight out of Grand Forks
The Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota will be adding a fifth trip to their schedule in 2026, with the hope of giving more veterans a chance to go on a trip of a lifetime. Honor Flight Representative Don Roberts tells us more. Crookston VFW member and Honor Flight Attendee Bill Langlois (Lang-loy) tells…
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MN DNR Reminding residents about importance of Wildfire Prevention
Much of Northwest Minnesota is in a spring burning restriction, and the Minnesota DNR is reminding residents to do their part in preventing wildfires. Darren Bundy of the Minnesota DNR Forestry Division tells us more about Minnesota Spring Burning restrictions, and why its needed. While brush burning is the most common source of wildfires, Bundy…
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Ulen-Hitterdal School Board meets
The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board had discussions about enrollment and their Titan Town Summer Program during their meeting Wednesday night. Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more. Flaten says the school board also approved the hiring and resignation of some staff members, which means that they are looking to fill some positions. Flaten says the school…
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Norman County Commission Meets
The Norman County Commission met in regular secession earlier this week, and a longtime commissioner announced their intention to not seek re-election this year. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us more. Holl says the commission also had an update on an upcoming road project, which will be paved using recycled materials. Also at Tuesday’s…
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Jeff Peacock appointed to Ada City Council
The Ada City Council made the decision to appoint Jeff Peacock to their open seat on the ADa City Council, after the resignation of Eric Ness earlier this year. R&J News recently had the chance to catch up with Peacock, who tells us more about himself, and why he wanted to get involved with the…
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Ulen-Hitterdal Theatre Department Presents Disney’s “Newsies”
The Ulen-Hitterdal Theatre Department will be presenting their rendition of the Disney classic “Newsies” next week, and tickets are available, but going fast. Musical Director Rob Anderson tells us more about their upcoming production, and his cast. Alongside the two leads, Anderson says in total he has around fifty students who are part of this…
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