First Coaches Corner of 2025-2026 Season
Check out the first Coaches Corner of the 2025-2026 Sports Season! I was joined by Special Guest Timm Ringhofer to start the season.
Broncos Drop Home Opener 40-20
The International Falls Broncos opened their season at home Friday night against Moose Lake–Willow River. Despite a strong fight, the Broncos trailed 27–14 at halftime and were slowed by three second-half fumbles, falling 40–20. Senior quarterback Hayden Swenson led the offense with 337 yards and three touchdowns… On defense, Kane Thompson anchored the team with…
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LBF Football Lose to Cromwell-Wright 54-32
The Littlefork–Big Falls Vikings kicked off their season Friday, hosting Cromwell-Wright. The Vikings were down 27–8 at halftime and despite a second-half rally, fell 54–32. They’ll be on the road Friday, September 5th at 7 p.m. against Kelliher/Northome.
2 Injured In Hawley Motorcycle Accident
HAWLEY, MN—Two people were taken to the hospital after their motorcycle collided with a sign Sunday afternoon in Hawley. The Minnesota State Patrol says a motorcycle driven by 64-year-old Jay Jansen of Fargo was westbound on US Highway 10 near 225th Street just before 5pm when the motorcycle struck a sign. Jansen and his passenger,…
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Hendrum Mayor Seeks Assistance
This past Thursday, officials from Norman County cities met with a representative from Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach’s office. Hendrum Mayor Curt Johannsen says one thing he wants help for is repaving the city’s streets. Johannsen says it’s well overdue. Something else on Johannsen’s “to do” list is improving the old Norman County West Elementary School, now…
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Shelly Grain Elevator Fire Update
SHELLY, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you Sunday. Saturday night’s fire at the Shelly Grain Elevator was caused by embers from the August 8 fire re-igniting. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells R&J News the Shelly Fire Department was called at 8:07 Saturday night about flames coming from the grain elevator’s…
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Final Day For The Western MN Steam Threshers Reunion
Today is the final day of the Western MN Steam Thresher’s Reunion at Rollag. Steam Threshers member Eric Nelson has been involved in the event all of his life, as his family were founding members. Nelson says the entire show revolves around the family experience. Nelson talks about some new things this year and some…
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CRP Opportunities available through FSA
CRP opportunities are available to landowners through the Farm Service Agency. (FSA) Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize tells us more about these opportunities. Kruize also shared some reminders for landowners with CRP land already. For more information contact your local FSA office or go to www.fsa.usda.gov.
Norman County East Construction Update
Construction Crews have been hard at work the last week, at Norman County East. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says the school will be ready for students tomorrow, but some work still remains. Norman County East held an open house for the community last week, and Kalina says there was a large turnout of…
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Fosston Heritage Days is this week
The 30th Annual Fosston Heritage Days celebration kicks off this Friday. Event Representative Bonnie Stewart says the celebration kicks off on Friday with a special musical guest, playing classic country music. Stewart, and Sue Roland of the Sons of Norway, say the festivities continue into Saturday, and they give us a look into some of…
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