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Veterans organization Operation Check Six will be holding an Honor Fest this weekend in Lake Park. Operation Check Six Founder Dan Hudson says the day will be full of music performed by their Check Six Band. Hudson says the Check Six Band is more than just a band of veterans playing cover songs. Operation Check…
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The City of Galesburg will be holding their 5th Annual Harvest Day celebration on Saturday, and all are invited to attend. Galesburg mayor Casey Eggermont says the day kicks off with the ever popular Pork Butt Cook Off, which is still open for registration. Eggermont says there will be many other activities to do throughout…
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Norman County 4H held their annual Achievement Day this weekend, as a part of the Ada Fun in the Flatlands celebration. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H, says this year’s Achievement Days went well. Houglum says they also had some excellent exhibits brought by their 4H alumni. In other Norman County 4H news, Houglum says…
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Residents from Benedictine Living Community and kids at Little Learners Child Care in Ada were joined by local author Amy Aanenson to celebrate Grandparents Day on Monday morning. Cassie Visser of Benedictine Living Community – Ada tells us more about this special day. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Aanenson after the…
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HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad City Council set its preliminary 2026 budget at Monday night’s regular Council meeting. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says for now, there will be a five percent increase over last year’s budget. Johnson says many budget items are projected to be $500 to $1000 more than last year. Johnson reminds Halstad residents that…
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News and Information from the Norman County East School District.
ERSKINE, MN—There are more young people walking the halls of the Win-E-Mac School these days. Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo explains. Langemo says Win-E-Mac Elementary School has also added a new teaching position. And it’s now a little bit easier for Win-E-Mac students and parents to show their school pride. Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo…
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It was a busy day on the court for the International Falls Bronco varsity volleyball team at the Greenway Tournament. The Broncos opened play with a tough loss to Cherry in straight sets, 25-22 and 25-15. But the girls bounced back in their second match, taking down Northeast Range in two sets, 25-18 and 25-13.…
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The Minnesota D-N-R Enforcement Division is recognizing three conservation officers for their lifesaving work — including Officer Simonson of Koochiching County. On July 21st, Simonson joined the search for 80-year-old Donald Larson, who had gone missing the day before. Larson’s Jeep had gotten stuck on a muddy trail, and he spent a cold, rainy night…
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