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Norman County 4H Achievement Days is Saturday 

Fun in the Flatlands is set to take place at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada this week, and Norman County 4H is inviting the public out to 4H Achievement Days, which will be taking place as a part of the celebration. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says Achievement Days gives 4Hers a chance…
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September 11, 2026 0

Clearbrook Child Chosen for Times Square Presentation

3-year old Emi Schaffer is about to make her Times Square big debut this Saturday, September12th after being selected as one of the 500 photos from across the United States to appear inthe National Down Syndrome Society’s annual Times Square video presentation that takesplace prior to the NYC Buddy Walk through Central Park. Schaffer is…
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September 11, 2026 0

Sanford Center Takeover

The Sanford Center in Bemidji is set to take on brand new management as the city voted to notrenew the contract with current management company Legends Global at their City Councilmeeting on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the end of that contract in March of 2027.Legends Global operates in 5 different continents and…
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September 11, 2026 0

Region 2 Arts Council Seeks Panelists

Residents of Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen counties withstrong interest in the arts are being asked to volunteer as panelists for grant reviews in theupcoming months. Grant Manager Holly Alcott discusses what they are looking for: The Region 2 Arts Council is tasked with determining which art projects andartists will be…
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September 11, 2026 0

Central Valley School Board Sets Levy

BUXTON, ND—The Central Valley School Board Wednesday approved its levy for the upcoming fiscal year.  Superintendent Jeremy Brandt says the Board was quite thorough in making its decision. And here’s what the Central Valley School Board decided: Brandt also tells R&J News this year’s K-through-12 enrollment at Central Valley is 201 students—four more than last…
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September 11, 2026 0

Fall Colors to come early this year 

The fall season is just about here, but for those looking to take a trip to a local state park or recreation area to take in the fall colors, you may need to take your trip earlier than normal. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says summer drought conditions are causing the tree to…
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September 11, 2026 0

Fertile Beltrami School Board approves Lease Levy and multiple project bids 

The Fertile Beltrami School Board approved a lease levy at their meeting earlier this week. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says the lease levy is in regards to their special education cooperative who’s building a new facility.  Clarke says the board also approved the purchase of a number of items.  The Fertile Beltrami School Board…
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September 11, 2026 0

Norman County Sheriff’s Office seeking budget increases 

Budgeting season is underway for Norman County, and one department that’s looking for a significant increase is the Norman County Sheriff Office. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall last week, who says he has a need for more staff to be added to his department.  Fall says…
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September 11, 2026 0

Climax-Shelly School News

Principal Lucas Soine fills us in on upcoming events at the Climax-Shelly School.


September 10, 2026 0

KKCQ Coaches Corner 9-9-2026

Fosston Volleyball – Meghan Palubicki Fosston Football – Joe Woods Bagley/Fosston Swimming – Luke Nelson Bagley/Fosston Cross Country – Sean Peterson Bagley Volleyball – Sarah Schwegel Bagley Football – Brandon Schwegel Win-E-Mac Volleyball – Kelsi Gunufson Win-E-Mac Football – Aaron Cook Clearbrook-Gonvick Football – Casey Kroulik Red Lake County Central Volleyball – Angie Lundeen Red…
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September 10, 2026 0