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Oh Canada Show – 9/17/2025

For the September 17th Oh Canada Show, Ed Gackley was joined by Ty Schumacher and Gunner Simon (#9 and #10 of the Fort Frances Lakers). They were talking Lakers and the upcoming season. Then Cathy Handberg from Burger Wars joined. Then, John Homer whose Zamburger won Best Burger at Burger Wars had also joined them.…
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Waubun Teen Dies In Rollover Crash

WAUBUN, MN—We have more details about a fatal accident near Waubun Tuesday morning.  Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther tells R&J News it happened at 8:26am on 310th Street, northeast of Waubun.  Responding officers saw a pickup truck lying on its side on the road.  The driver, 17-year-old Cash Tibbets of Waubun, was lying on the…
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Mahnomen man dies in two car accident on Highway 200 in Mahnomen County  

Mahnomen County, MN – On Tuesday at 7:19pm, there was a fatal two vehicle accident near the corner of Highway 200 and 110th ave in Marsh Creek Township.  The two vehicles which included 2013 Dodge Avenger and a 1998 Case 8920 were West Bound on Hwy 200 when the Dodge rear ended the implement being…
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September 17, 2025 0

Forgotten Heroes Ranges & Retreat – McGregor, MN

Bret Sample, President/Executive Director of Forgotten Heroes Ranges & Retreat, gives us the story behind their non-profit organization and invites everyone to participate in their 3rd Annual “Compete With Your Legislators!” fundraiser on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from Noon to 6pm.


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Mahnomen School News 9/17/25

News and information from the Mahnomen School District.


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Jim Hennen to be inducted into Ada Borup West Hall of Fame

This Saturday, former Golden Gopher Football player, and Ada Alumni Jim Hennen will be one of the four individuals inducted into the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Hennen, who says it was a big surprise to be nominated.  Hennen was a starter on the Ada…
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September 17, 2025 0

United Valley Bank holding School Snack Drive this month 

United Valley Bank is currently collecting snack donations through the end of the month, for their annual School Snack Drive. United Valley Bank – Twin Valley Branch Manager Alicia Lampton tells us more.  Lampton says it’s not just the Twin Valley United Valley Branch that’s accepting donations, and she highlights some other branch locations in…
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September 17, 2025 0

Hunters reminded to follow Minnesota’s trespassing laws 

Deer hunting season has arrived, and Northwest Minnesota gives hunters plenty of opportunities to hunt on public land in Minnesota. However, every year there’s always incidents of hunters trespassing on private lands. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson shares some reminders for hunters, and landowners when it comes to Minnesota’s trespassing laws.  Halvorson says hunters do…
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September 17, 2025 0

Fundraiser Saturday For Hawley Student Faith Sander

HAWLEY, MN—There’s going to be a fundraiser in Hawley Saturday night for a Hawley High School student.  16-year-old Faith Sander is a junior at Hawley who is undergoing chemotherapy.  Deb Meyer is one of the organizers of Saturday’s fundraiser, which is called “For Faith We Fight.” Saturday’s fundraiser will be at the Hawley Community Building…
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