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GFWC Library Club accepting donations for Service Project 

The General Federation of Women’s Club Chapter out of Waubun is currently seeking donations for their International Day of Service Project. Chapter representatives Connie Soch and Linda Blue tell us more about the GFWC, and the work they do in our community.  Soch also tells us more about the service project that the GFWC is…
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July 31, 2025 0

4-H At Clearwater County Fair

BAGLEY, MN—With the Clearwater County Fair now underway, dozens of young people involved in 4-H are showing off their projects.  Clearwater County 4-H Extension Educator Kara Waldvogel reminds us that 4-H isn’t only for agriculture. Waldvogel talks about the range of projects on display at the fair. Waldvogel was speaking to R&J Broadcasting’s Dawson Peterson. …
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July 31, 2025 0

Smiley’s Rescue Seeking people to adopt dogs and cats 

Smiley’s Rescue of Fertile is currently seeking homes for a plethora of dogs and cats in their care. Sidney Williams of Smiley’s Rescue says they are at full capacity, and she also explains how you can start the adoption process.  Williams says they are also continuing to promote the practice of saying and neutering, and…
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July 31, 2025 0

Law Enforcement Spotlight: Alex Saric (Ada Police Department) 

Throughout the year R&J News has been speaking with area law enforcement officers as a way to get to know them better. Next up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Alex Saric of the Ada Police Department. Officer Saric tells us more about his law enforcement background, as well as how he ended up in…
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July 31, 2025 0

Fair Meadow & UM-Crookston Receive State Grants

Fair Meadow Nursing Home of Fertile and the University of Minnesota-Crookston have received over $244,000 in workforce development grants from the State of Minnesota’s Dual Training Grant Program.  Fair Meadow received $79,200 and UMC received $165,000.  That money will go toward giving 37 employees with on-the-job training and the chance to receive credentials in health…
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July 31, 2025 0

Norman County DWI Court Celebrating 10 Year Anniversary today

Norman County DWI Court is celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary today, and they invite you to the Norman County Courthouse to celebrate, and learn more about the program. Norman County attorney Elizabeth Brainerd tells us more.  Brainerd tells us more about DWI Court, and the benefits it has in our area communities. Again, that will…
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July 31, 2025 0

Clearwater County Fair Opens

BAGLEY, MN—It’s fair time once again.  This time, it’s in Bagley, where the Clearwater County Fair runs now through Sunday.  Whitney Visser says everyone is ready for a great fair. Visser says there’s plenty of entertainment on tap Wednesday night. She says there’s also a special trivia contest Wednesday night at the Stage in the…
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July 30, 2025 0

California Star Teaches Takedown Clinic at The Workshop

Over at The Workshop Gym their usual Tuesday lessons were replaced with a special takedown clinic for the wrestling and Jui-Jitsu kids. This clinic featured a special guest coach from California, Malaika Batdorf who is the daughter of Bronco alumni Joe Batdorf who wrestled for FHS. Malaika is currently 13th in the state of California…
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July 30, 2025 0

2025 Northwoods Art & Book Festival

Lynn VanAllen from the Northwoods Arts Council in Hackensack wants everyone to come to the 2025 Northwoods Art & Book Festival on Saturday, August 9th, 2025. Events run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Hackensack.


July 30, 2025 0