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It was another successful year for the Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ this past weekend in Ada. This year, there were awards given out for best ribs, best chicken dish, and the ever popular people’s choice. R&J News’ Kevin Kochmann caught up with this year’s ribs and chicken winners Nathan Rutledge, and Paul Bergman to talk…
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It’s officially the fall season at Itasca State Park, and one of the best things to do at the park in the fall, is see all the different fall colors once the leaves start to fall. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says if you would like to visit the park to see these beautiful…
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ABW FB (Paul Tinjum) ABW VB (Janna Engel) ABW XC (Tyler Hennen) Climax Fisher VB (Brenda Slyt) Fertile Beltrami FB (Kerrie Solie) Fertile Beltrami XC (Chad Hitchen) Hawley FB (Peder Naatz) Hawley VB (Kathleen Rustad) Hawley XC (Nathan Stoa) HCV FB (Joe Johnson) HCV VB (Katie Staebler) HCV XC (Kirk Zink) LPA FB (PJ Peterson)…
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Beginning the September 6th Coaches Corner, Augie was joined by Coach Josh Koenig and four of his returning baseball players. They talked about the team’s Fall Ball and other events coming up. After a break, Augie and the Rainy River Baseball team talked some more about the future spring season. Finally, Augie shared an interview…
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The Holidays are still a few months away, but holiday planning has already started for the Good Samaritan Food Shelf in Twin Valley. Nancy Crompton of the Good Samaritan Food Shelf says they are already accepting donations for their holiday programs. Crompton says if you or a family you know are in need of some…
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Sharon Carr, Special Events Manager of Confidence Learning Center of East Gull Lake, reminds listeners of their upcoming Fall Camp Sale, September 18th – 20th, 2025, where all proceeds directly benefit their campers. She also highlights their Gull Lake Oktoberfest, October 4th, 2025, and Camp Community Day, October 5th, 2025!
Wheat harvest is mostly complete in the Red River Valley. Jeremy Sather of Agrimax in Fertile says this year’s wheat harvest went well, and he tells us what he saw in this year’s crop. Soybeans will be up next for producers in the valley, and Sather says the soybeans have rebounded well in the second…
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Changes have been made to the Norman County Judgeship. Minnesota Judicial Branch’s Director of Public Affairs Kim Pleticha tells us what’s changing, and why. Pleticha says this change is not a temporary fix to the judgeship position in Norman County. As for the impact this will have on court in Norman County, Pleticha says that…
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The 2025/2026 school year is underway at the Hawley School District. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says he’s excited to have students back at school, and he’s also excited to welcome some new teachers to the elementary school. You can see more updates from Halwey Elementary, by going to the Hawley Elementary School Facebook page.