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National Night Out 2025 Recap

International Falls wrapped up another successful National Night Out this past Tuesday at Smokey Bear Park, drawing families from across the area for an evening of food, fun, and community connection. Attendees enjoyed hot dogs, snow cones, games, and crowd favorites like the obstacle course and dunk tank. Hosted by the International Falls Police Department…
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August 6, 2025 0

Muskies Prepare for 2025 Season

The Muskies football team kicked off strength training camp this week. The camp runs through August 8th and picks up again August 11th through 14th, from 6 to 8 PM nightly. We caught up with freshman receiver Bennett McQuaker and junior QB Milo Stafford Plus new quarterbacks coach and Muskies alum Brady Meeks. Equipment fitting…
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August 6, 2025 0

Hackensack Game Changers 8-6-25

Lynn VanAllen describes how the “Game Changers” in Hackensack achieve their mission of beautifying, renovating and rejuvenating the city of Hackensack through projects that enhance public infrastructure, strengthen community pride and attract investment.


August 6, 2025 0

United Way NEMN Restaurant Week 2025

Hungry for a good cause? It’s Restaurant Week in Koochiching County! From August 11th through 17th, local restaurants are teaming up with United Way of Northeastern Minnesota — donating a portion of sales to support programs like Buddy Backpacks, Imagination Library, and veteran services. Dine at spots like Boondocks, Cantilever Distillery, Sammy’s Pizza, and more…
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August 6, 2025 0

Back to School season at the Ulen Hitterdal School 

School is under a month away at the Ulen Hitterdal School District. Ulen Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson says he’s excited to get kids back in the building, for what is his first year in the District.  Avery also highlighted a couple of events that Ulen Hitterdal will be holding before the start of…
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August 6, 2025 0

Eidem Field Day is Thursday, NDSU Field Day postponed to next week  

This Thursday there’s going to be a plot tour at the Eidem farm near Glyndon and Felton. Field Day Host, and presenter Trent Eidem tells us more about what he has planned for his field day this year.  Earlier this week, R&J News told you about a plot tour NDSU Extension was going to hold…
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August 6, 2025 0

Grassland CRP Deadline Approaching

Time is running out for farmers to enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program, or CRP.  Crystal Dibley, county executive director for Mahnomen and Becker Counties, talks about the CRP program. Dibley tells us how to sign up for the Grassland CRP program. There’s also more information on Grassland CRP at: http://fsa.usda.gov


August 6, 2025 0

Space Pirates Coming To Fosston

FOSSTON, MN—The Aurora Center for the Arts in Fosston will be putting on a musical this week.  Kirby Vossler, the musical’s director, tells us about “Space Pirates.” Vossler tells us how to get tickets. Space Pirates will be performed Thursday and Friday nights at 7 and Saturday afternoon at 3 at the Aurora Center for…
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August 6, 2025 0

Benedictine ATV Fun Run a Success

Benedictine Living Community held their annual ATV Fun Run this weekend. Benedictine Ada Foundation Director Cassie Visser is happy to announce that this year’s event was a massive success.  Visser says they will be putting the money raised from the event to good use.  Visser also took time to thank everybody for their continued support…
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