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Fertile City Council Meets

FERTILE, MN—Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting had plenty of discussion, but not much action.  The Council did accept bids for an old Ford pickup truck and four payloader tires.  Also, John Walters was appointed to the city’s economic development committee.  And the Council approved a request for proposal to hire a new attorney to handle…
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June 17, 2025 0

Perley Grade Raises Project Update 

Construction on the Perley Grade Raises resumed this spring, and the project continues to move along. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District gives us an update on the project, and any detours that travelers need to be aware of.  While weather for the most part hasn’t been ideal for area farmers, Jensen says…
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June 17, 2025 0

Norman County Opioid Money

ADA, MN—$410,000.  That’s Norman County’s share of a settlement between state attorneys general and opioid manufacturers and pharmaceutical distributors. The County will get that $410,000 over the next 18 years.  Kim Myers with Norman Mahnomen Public Health says community members were surveyed about what the priorities should be. Now that public health officials know what…
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June 17, 2025 0

New rides coming to the Norman County Fair 

The Norman County Fair kicks off tomorrow, and fair goers may notice some new rides gracing the midway. Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens is excited to announce that due to some recent shakeups, the Thomas Carnival will be bringing some new rides this year.  Merkens says the Norman County Fair will be offering…
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June 17, 2025 0

Norman County East construction project moving along 

The Norman County East School Board had a discussion about the 2025/2026 School budget at their meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell talks more about the schools budget, and the impact recent legislation has had on it.  Nudell says the District has also reached a contract agreement with their teacher’s union…
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June 17, 2025 0

Ommen paces Team Red to sweep of Team Blue in Optimist Volleyball Series

FARGO, ND – The North Dakota Optimist Volleyball Series opened up Monday night with Team Red 4-0 (25-15, 25-10, 25-20, 25-20) win over Team Blue from Fargo South. Shanley product Katelyn Ommen had a match-high 14 kills for Team Red. Azjiah Trader from South Prairie-Max paced Team Blue with nine kills. You can watch the…
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June 16, 2025 0

Exploring PTSD Awareness Month

As we explored the different themes of the month of June, one of those themes is PTSD Awareness Month. Linnea Imhof of the Koochiching County Public Health came into the studio to tell us about it. As we prepare to explore PTSD Awareness, Linnea gives us a run-down on what PTSD is whether you are…
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June 16, 2025 0

Nashville Recording Artist to perform at Norman County Fair 

Nashville Recording Artist Jarrod Turner will be taking to the Tommy Roesch Memorial Stage at the Norman County Fair on Wednesday for a free performance. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Turner before his performance, and he told us more about himself, and the music he plays.  You can learn a lot…
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June 16, 2025 0

Tickets Now on Sale for Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet

After an exclusive three-week pre-sale for inductees and their families, over half the available seats are already sold for the Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame’s 5th Induction Banquet. Given the overwhelming demand and the fact that the 2022 ceremony was a complete sellout, organizers are encouraging the public to act fast before this year’s…
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June 16, 2025 0