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NDSU Hosts Field Day at Prosper Research Site 

NDSU Extension held a Sugarbeet Field Day at the NDSU Prosper Research Site on Wednesday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance, and caught up with Field Day Presenter Dr Eric Branch, who gives us a recap of his presentation, and findings.  Revier also spoke with Dr Ashok Chanda of the University of Minnesota…
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August 15, 2025 0

Construction begins at Norman County Historical Society 

Construction is underway at the Norman County Historical Society, signaling the end of their summer season. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us what’s being done, and the long term benefit it will have on the museum.  However, Kitchell says that due to this construction, the Historical Society will be facing some…
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August 15, 2025 0

FEMA Help For Norman County?

The damaging storms that went through the Red River Valley in late June had local authorities looking to the government for help.  On Thursday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that Norman, Mahnomen and Clearwater counties plus the White Earth Band of Chippewa would be receiving funding and public assistance for rebuilding public infrastructure.  Norman County…
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August 14, 2025 0

Elks Lodge 1599’s 2025 Brat and Corn Feed

The International Falls Elks Lodge 1599 is firing up the grill for a great cause! Mark your calendars for Friday, August 15th, from 4-7pm, as the Elks host their 2025 Brat and Corn Feed Scholarship Fundraiser. Your ticket gets you a delicious brat, unlimited corn on the cob, chips, and a pop. And it’s all…
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August 14, 2025 0

Brainerd Lions Club – Community Picnic 2025

Nancy Cross, President of the Brainerd Lions, wants everyone to enjoy their FREE Community Picnic on August 15th, 2025 in Lions Park at Buffalo Hills!


August 14, 2025 0

Essentia Health hosting Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive 

Essentia Health in Ada is hosting a Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive this month, and they are currently accepting donations. Katie Vasey of Essentia Health in Ada tells us more about this drive, and the items they are looking for.  Vasey says any donation made helps no matter the amount, and she explains how…
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August 14, 2025 0

Ada Lions holding Blood Drive next week 

The Ada Lions Club will be holding a Blood Drive next Tuesday, and they are currently in need of donors. Ollen Church of the Ada Lions tells us more about the blood drive, and how many donors are needed.  Church says there’s many ways that a person can sign up to donate.  Lastly, Church talks…
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August 14, 2025 0

Halstad City Council Meeting

HALSTAD, MN—There was good news about dogs and bad news about dogs at Monday night’s Halstad City Council meeting.  Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson tells us the bad news. Johnson then delivered the good news. Johnson says the Halstad City Council voted to accept bids on shingles to repair damage to the Sunrise Apartments and Wimmer…
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August 14, 2025 0

One Injured In Mahnomen County Accident

A 14-year-old girl from Mahnomen was injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon in Mahnomen County.  The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened at 12:33pm at the intersection of US Highway 59 and State Highway 113.  A van going north on 59 driven by 39-year-old Justin Engholm of Wadena collided with a car going east…
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August 14, 2025 0