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GRAND FORKS, ND—The Grand Forks Northwoods League Softball team has announced its nickname. The team will be known as the Spitfires. Spitfires General Manager Roberto Lemus says “The ‘Spitfires’ name captures the strength, energy, and forward momentum we’ll bring to the field, and it also reflects the spirit of the people here in Grand Forks.” …
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. The man who died in a rollover accident Sunday night in Traill County has been identified. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 66-year-old Rollin Eberhardt of Hillsboro died when his vehicle went off Traill County Road 13 and rolled over. Eberhardt died before he…
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The Fort Frances Lakers picked up a home win last night — edging the Ironwood Lumberjacks 2–1 at Ice for Kids Arena during Healthy Community Awareness Night.The Lumberjacks struck first midway through the opening period, but the Lakers came back strong — Gunnar Simon tied it on the power play in the second, and Nick…
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Norman County 4H recently held their Federation Officer Elections. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H tells us what 4Hers were elected to lead the chapter for the next year. In other 4H News, Houglum says people should mark their calendars for November 30, as Norman County 4H will also be holding their Annual 4H Awards…
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Mark your calendars for next week, as Essentia Health is teaming up with Safe Kids Grand Forks, and the Fosston Fire Department to host a Car Seat Checkup on Thursday November 20. Stephanie McKnight of Essentia Health and Graham Morgan of the Fosston Fire Department tell us more. Morgan also encourages people with excess winter…
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Northwest Minnesota has many different opportunities to deer hunt on thousands of acres of public lands. Despite this Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed says they unfortunately do have some issues of trespassing, and she reminds residents that these lands are not open to public use, without permission. People with questions can contact the…
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HALSTAD, MN—Monday night’s Halstad City Council meeting was rather quiet, according to Mayor Darin Johnson. He says the Council is looking at putting solar panels on City buildings. Johnson goes on to say those solar panels could be in place sooner, rather than later. Meanwhile, Johnson says Halstad City officials will be welcoming members of…
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This Thursday, students from the Norman County East School will have the opportunity to experience, celebrate, and learn more about Native American Culture, by attending a Powwow Detroit Lakes. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more. More news and announcements from the Norman County East School District can be heard during the Norman…
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The Holidays season has arrived, which means that many people are starting to purchase their Christmas gifts, or are planning their Holiday events. Mara Hanel of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council says if you are looking for final touch to your holiday event, or are looking for that perfect gift, consider supporting one of our…
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