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Earlier this month on the morning of April 1, there was a fire that destroyed a portion of the CHS Grain Elevator in Warren. During a visit with the Red River Farm Network, CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin said the elevator should rebound quickly. Debertin also praised the first responders that responded to the…
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A local business owner is being recognized for making a big impact in the community.Zach Manka, owner of The Sports Shop in International Falls, has been named Small Business of the Year by the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.Manka says the recognition came as a complete surprise. Manka has shown his dedication to youth…
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Park Christian freshmen Levi Torgerson and Zoe Vander Vorst were named the winners of the Presidential AI Challenge in the state of Minnesota. President Trump created the challenge to inspire young people in America to become well-versed leaders in AI. They developed an AI-powered assistive system to support individuals with early-stage dementia. Their project combines…
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The Twin Valley American Legion invites you to town later this week, for their annual Pig Roast fundraiser. Twin Valley Legion Commander Preston Halverson tells us more about the event. Halverson says the event is also a good way for area veterans not a part of the Legion to connect with them, and he explains…
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In just under a month, members of area law enforcement agencies will be flocking to the Win-E-Mac school for the ever popular Cops vs Kids event. Event Organizer Heather Burd tells us more about the event, and how it first got started. Burd says this is an event that has gotten national attention, and has…
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Saturday is Free Parks Day, which means that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving all vehicle permit fees at all 73 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. In conjunction with Free Parks Day, many parks are also holding a number of events and activities to celebrate, including Itasca State Park. Park Naturalist Sandra…
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The Norman County East School is now accepting registrations from community members in need for their annual Be Kind Day. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us what Be Kind Day is. Kalina also explains how community members in need can get signed up. People with questions regarding Be Kind Day should contact the…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Monday’s regularly scheduled Mahnomen City Council meeting has been cancelled because Mahnomen officials will be at the State Capitol. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. Guenther was asked what she has heard from the City’s lobbyists about the Mahnomen Hospital’s chances of being included in this year’s bonding bill. R&J News will…
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