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Black Belts Don’t Quit 8-11-25

Barbara and Brent Haney of Team Ascension Martial Arts and Gymnastics talk about Black Belts Don’t Quit which is a Brainerd, MN-based nonprofit focused on providing access to martial arts and educational opportunities within the community. They invite students to participate in their after school programs and mention their new “kid’s restaurant” in Pequot Lakes.


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BAZAAR Holy Cross Church Harding MN 8/31/2025

Annual Parish BAZAAR in Harding Minnesota. Sunday August 31st 2025, Chicken & Ham Dinner 11 AM $15 Entertainment, Fancy Work, BINGO, Silent Auction and Gun Raffle starts at 2p Music by Jerry n Joyce Dance Band, and Olde Tyme Country Boys Everybody Welcome Sunday Polka Mass 11a


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Get looney at Itasca State Park 

It’s another busy week of fun at Itasca State Park. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they have a number of fun activities happening early this week, including an opportunity to do some summer fishing in the park.  Then on Thursday, Cox says they will be celebrating Minnesota’s state bird, the loon.  More information and…
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GFWC Library Club still accepting donations for Service Project 

The General Federation of Women’s Club Chapter out of Waubun is currently seeking donations for their International Day of Service Project. Chapter representative Connie Soch tells us more about their service project. Soch says the GFWC is also looking for new members to join their ranks.  A full list of donation drop off locations and…
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Missionary returns from Nigeria 

Christina Riepe, the daughter of Norman County Native Russell Riepe is back in the region, after spending the last few years doing missionary work in Nigeria. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Riepe, who tells us more about herself, and the work she does.  Riepe also tells us what a typical day…
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Catch of the Day? A Homemade Pike!

Mack Woods, a resident of Ranier, MN decided that the best way to celebrate Ranier Days 2025 is to make a large 20ft pike. Ed Gackley got to speak to him about his creation. Then, Marsha Enzmann who helped Mack to make the fish joined us in the studio. Be sure to see the giant…
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August 8, 2025 0

Shelly Grain Elevator Fire Update

SHELLY, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  Firefighters remain on the scene where the Shelly Grain Elevator was destroyed by a fire early this morning.  Norman County Public Information Officer Liz Brainard has the latest information. US Highway 75 has been closed through Shelly since this morning.  Brainard was asked…
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Farm & Field – 8-6-2025

The Poem Tom Peters Trent Eidem Steve Dalen Paul Johnson Jeremy Sather


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Steele County Storm Damage

SHARON, ND—There have been many reports of storm-related damage in Steele County.  Steele County Sheriff Wayne Beckman says most of the damage was in Sharon, where there were toppled bins and roofs peeled off buildings, as well as downed trees and power lines.  There’s no word when power will be restored in Sharon.  Meanwhile, in…
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