Aurora Center for the Arts holding Auditions for Matilda this week
Coming up later this week, the Aurora Center for the Arts and Wellbeing will be holding Auditions for their Winter Musical, and all area residents are invited to audition. Aurora Center Representative Abbie Pearson tells us more. Pearson says you should also mark October 13 on your calendar, as they will be welcoming a very…
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Will Canada US Trade War have lasting effects?
The United States and Canada are currently in the midst of a trade war, and local producers are left wondering whether this ongoing feud will have lasting effects. Jacob Shapiro is a Geopolitical analyst and he says that he can’t believe that we’ve gotten to a point where Canada and the US are feuding over…
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New Exhibit Coming To Thief River Falls
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council announced yesterday that they are bringing a new exhibit to their gallery at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls. The exhibit, Self-Taught Artists, Self-Told Stories: a folk art exhibit, will run through November and will have 110 unique pieces of folk art which include Indigenous beading, acrylic…
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Flu shot dates to be rescheduled in Traill County
Flu shots were scheduled to arrive in Traill County for the fall season with traveling clinic locations to administer the vaccines, but Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health says those dates will have to be rescheduled. Traill County will also have other vaccines arriving soon that are in demand. The original dates for the flu…
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What is the powergrid and how is it expanding
Often after a storm or severe weather event, you often hear the term “powergrid” and how it was impacted, but what is it, and how does it work? During the Farm and Field Show, R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Minnkota CEO Matt McLennon who answered this question. While they’re always trying to…
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New E-Liscensing System in place for upcoming Hunting Seasons
The Minnesota Deer and Waterfowl Seasons are fast approaching, and hunters need to be aware of a number of new changes that are underway when it comes to purchasing a license. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden explains. Baden says it’s going to be important for hunters to purchase their licenses and tags early this…
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Fertile City Council Meets
FERTILE, MN—At Monday night’s regular meeting, the Fertile City Council set its preliminary tax levy for 2027. Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew tells us what the levy is. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden told the Council the proposed budget includes a 3 percent pay increase, plus a 12 and a half percent increase in water and…
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New Fall Attraction “Pumpkin Patch Corner” Set to Open Near Red Lake Falls
Red Lake Falls, MN – Fall is in the air, and a new family-driven destination is making its debut near Red Lake Falls. “Pumpkin Patch Corner” celebrates its grand opening this Friday, September 18th. Co-owner Ryan Brumwell says the project started nearly a year ago on a former 10-acre asparagus plot. Building out the plot…
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Norman County Road 19 Repaving Uses New Method
ADA, MN—If you’re driving north of Ada, you may have noticed a repaving project on Norman County Road 19. What you may not know is the way the road is being repaved is quite different. Keith Berndt, engineer for the Norman County Highway Department, explains. Berndt says there are advantages to this new style of…
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