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Benefit for Alexis Holte to be held in Ada on Friday 

The community is invited to the Norman County Courthouse on Friday, as there will be a benefit for a local community member battling cancer. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us who this benefit is for, and why it’s being held.  Norman County Attorney Liz Brainard shares more information on the benefit, which will again…
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September 8, 2026 0

Norman County Historical Society Pioneer Days is Saturday 

The Norman County Historical Society invites you to Ada on Saturday, as they will be holding their annual Pioneer Days celebration, as a part of the Fun in Flatlands Community Celebration. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society gives us a preview of this year’s event.  Kitchell says Pioneer Days will also be the…
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September 8, 2026 0

This week at Itasca State Park 

Summer programming may be over at Itasca State Park, as students are back in school, but the Parks Naturalists still have some programs and activities going on across the park this week. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox fills us in on some of the programs taking place this week.  A full schedule of…
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September 7, 2026 0

Veterans Stand Down Thursday In Fargo

FARGO, ND—The Cass County Veterans Service Office is holding its third annual Community Stand Down this coming Thursday at Broadway Square in downtown Fargo.  Chris Deery, the Cass County Veterans Services Director, tells us what a stand down represents. The Community Stand Down is Thursday from 10am to 2pm at Broadway Square in downtown Fargo. …
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September 7, 2026 0

Norman County Sheriff’s Office welcoming new officer, looking for additional help 

There’s a new face in the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, as a new deputy recently joined their ranks, and they will be out patrolling very soon. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us more about their latest hire.  Fall says their need for additional help is not fulfilled however, as they are also looking to…
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September 7, 2026 0

Why is it Called the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion? 

The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) is currently underway in Rollag this weekend, but have you ever wondered why it’s called a reunion? Former WMSTR President Tom Hall explains. Many WMSTR members have been going to the reunion for decades, and Hall says has been going to the reunion for almost 70 years.  The…
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September 6, 2026 0

KRJB & KRJM Coaches Corner 9-5-2026

Kenley Wahlin (Ada Bourp West FB) Amy Johnson (Ada Borup West VB) Tyler Hennen (Ada Borup West XC) Brenda Slyt (Climax Fisher VB) Chris Zimmel (Fertile Beltrami FB) Maggie Coauette (Fertile Beltrami VB) Chad Hitchen (Fertile Beltrami XC) Nathan Brager (Hawley FB) Maggie Weller (Hawley VB) Nathan Stoa (Hawley XC) Sam Rieger (HCV FB) Katie…
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September 5, 2026 0

New Exhibit unveiled at Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion 

The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) is now underway in Rollag, and after years of hard work and planning, a new exhibit was unveiled. WMSTR Representative Brad Dunham tells us more about this new exhibit.  Dunham says some of the things included in the Military History Museum range from vehicles to uniforms.  Despite officially…
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September 5, 2026 0

Steiger Heritage On Display At Steam Threshers Reunion

ROLLAG, MN—This year’s Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion in Rollag is featuring Steiger tractors, which were first made in Red Lake Falls.  Peter Christianson with the Steiger Heritage Club tells us more. Christianson says that Steiger from Hungary involved a rare US deal with an Eastern European country during the Cold War. The Western Minnesota…
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September 4, 2026 0

Storm Wrap

Here’s an update on the storms that moved through the region Thursday.  There were no reports of injuries in the region.  There were many Wild Rice Electric customers who lost power yesterday, as Wild Rice President and CEO Tommy Houdek explains. Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland tells R&J News the winds were so strong…
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September 4, 2026 0