Northwoods Arts Council – Summer Events 2025
Lynn Van Allen, Coordinator with the Northwoods Arts Council, previews their summer fun in Hackensack, MN, emphasizing the ease of access to all their events despite the road construction on MN Hwy 371.
VA Making changes to non VA Care services
The US Department of Veterans Affairs is making changes to their non VA care program, and the move is expected to help many area veterans receive quicker access to health care. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says this change will be a huge benefit to veterans living in rural…
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Area Crop Update
Planting is mostly complete across the Red River Valley, and now area producers are waiting to see how their crop develops. Mike Nelson of CHS West Central in Ada gives an update on the area crop, and how it’s developing after the chaotic May weather. Nelson says now’s the time when weeds will start to…
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Ada Police Chief discusses Fentanyl
Fentanyl has been a growing issue across the United States, with over a quarter million Americans dying from it dating back to 2018. However, many people don’t know where it comes from, and just how prominent it is in their local communities. During a recent training Ada Police Chief Steve Hager learned more about the…
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Hawley Breakfast on the Farm is Saturday
All are invited to Kasin Farms this Saturday, for the 24th Annual Breakfast on the Farm. Keith Aakre of the Hawley Area Lions says the event is the kick off to the Hawley Rodeo week, and he previews some of the event’s many activities and giveaways that will take place. R&J News will share more…
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Improvements being made to the Gary Pines
If you’ve driven by the Gary Pines over the last few weeks you may have realized some work, or changes being done. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares says volunteers have been hard at work the last few weeks, and she tells us what they’ve been doing. Bennefeld says they have more Gary Pines projects that…
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Clearwater County Gets LUCAS Machine
The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office has received a gift that can help save lives. Sheriff Darin Halverson describes the gift. Sheriff Halverson talks more about the LUCAS machine and its benefits. Sheriff Halverson was a recent guest on the Food For Thought program, which airs weekday mornings at 8:45 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
Rydell National Wildlife Refuge hosting annual Night Hike
The staff at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge invites you to the refuge this Saturday, for their 3rd Annual Refuge Night Hike. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen gives us a preview of the event, and what we can expect. Pending weather conditions, Knutsen says the event should also be a good event to do some star gazing. …
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Thompson Baseball Ready For State
The North Dakota State Class B Baseball Tournament gets underway Thursday at Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo. Thompson goes for his fourth consecutive State title, as they open the tournament against Renville County at 11:30am. Thompson Coach Nate Soulis (left of picture) talks about the Tommies’ bid to bring home another State title. One key…
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