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Last week, R&J News told you about the Northwoods Caregivers, and the work they do in the communities across the Bemidji Area, but did you know that the organization is in need of volunteers? Northwoods Caregivers Executive Director Cindi Jernigan explains. Jernigan says area businesses and organizations can also help, and as an example, she…
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PERHAM, MN—Three runners from Hillsboro/Central Valley finished in the top ten in Saturday’s Brave Like Gabe cross country meet in Perham. Freshman Claire Grinde took first place in the Gold Varsity Girls division in a time of 18:07.1. Burros teammate Kayla Moch finished 7th and Caroline Anderson was 9th. In the Boys Black Varsity race,…
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WARROAD, MN—Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Ben Schierer was in Warroad Friday afternoon, speaking with community members at the library about some of the challenges facing rural Minnesota and ideas for strengthening local communities. Schierer, the former Fergus Falls Mayor who has owned a small business, emphasized the importance of making state policies work for…
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Ada-Borup-West FB Kenley Wahlin 8-29-26 Ada-Borup-West VB Amy Johnson 8-29-26 Ada-Borup-West XC Tyler Hennen 8-29-26 Climax Fisher VB Brenda Slyt 8-29-26 Fertile Beltrami FB Chris Zimmel 8-29-26 Fertile Beltrami VB Maggie Coauette 8-29-26 Fertile Beltrami XC Chad Hitchen 8-29-26 Hawley FB Nathan Brager 8-29-26 Hawley VB Maggie Weller 8-29-26 Hawley XC Nathan Stoa 8-29-26 Hillsboro…
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With some area schools returning to class next week, our communities will be seeing an influx of traffic in the mornings and afternoons, whether it be vehicles or pedestrians. If your child is one that likes to walk or bike to school Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health shares some pedestrian safety reminders that…
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Harvest is underway across the Red River Valley and area drivers are reminded to make sure they are giving farm equipment and trucks enough room when you’re approaching them. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve tells us more. Juve says farmers need to be utilizing their flashing lights, and getting enough rest. While it has been…
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The sugarbeet harvest is officially underway across the Red River Valley, and while the quality of the crop varies across the region, some producers are reporting a disappointing crop. Dave Steen who farms in Norman County says this is one of the worst sugarbeet crops he has seen. The 2026 wheat harvest has wrapped up,…
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The first day of school at Hawley is Tuesday, September 1 and the community will notice a lot of changes from last year, with the opening of their new Middle School. With all these new changes, Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says it’s important for parents to take a look at their child’s school handbook, and reach…
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FARGO, ND—A woman is in custody after a stabbing in south Fargo that injured one man. Fargo Police say just before 6:30 Thursday morning, officers found a man staggering in the 1500 block of 16th Street South. The man said he’d been stabbed. Officers treated the man until EMTs arrived. He was taken to a…
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