Voyageurs Baseball Swept by Itasca Despite Strong Showing at Plate
The Voyageurs baseball team played two doubleheaders over the weekend against MN North-Itasca. In game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader, bats were strong against Itasca, but it wasn’t enough as the Voyageurs fell 18-11. Itasca collected 20 hits, while Rainy River had 12. Rainy River tied the game up in the bottom of the seventh thanks…
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3 Injured In Motorcycle/Car Accident
FARGO, ND—Three people were injured after a collision between a motorcycle and a car Saturday night in Fargo. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says it happened around 7:30 Saturday night. A motorcycle driven by 20-year-old Avery Quiner of Moorhead was going east on 52nd Avenue South and approaching the intersection of 31st Street South. A…
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Bet on Betty’s Boys in Fort Frances Men’s Mental Health Memorial Basketball Tournament
In Fort Frances, the Men’s Mental Health Memorial Basketball Tournament began Friday night with the Betty’s Boys beating the Cloverfield Thunder, And the Baudette Bears beating Toby’s Torture Chamber. Then, the Betty’s and the Bears would meet in the Finals on Sunday where the Betty’s won the tournament 102-76. This tournament was done in honor…
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Gary Fire Department holding annual Fun Night
The Gary Fire Department invites you to their annual Fun Night this Friday starting at 6:00. Gary Fire Chief, and Mayor Buck Engen gives us a preview of the activities they have going on for the night. Engen says they also have plenty of prizes to give away, including many guns, and other raffle items. …
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10 Ada Borup West Students going to State FFA Convention
The Minnesota State FFA Convention kicks off April 28, and Ada Borup West will be sending ten students to compete, in various ag related competitions. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage tells us who will be attending, and what they’re competing in. Savage says it’s also an exciting convention for three of her FFAers,…
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Minnesota Legislative leadership meeting with Governor about Bonding Bill
A Bonding Bill is one of the main priorities for the Minnesota Legislature, and leaders in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and Senate, as well as the Governor have started to meet to hash out an agreement. Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson tells us what will need to happen for a bonding bill to…
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Minnesota Deer Population continuing to recover after another mild winter
Winter weather is often a major indicator of how the deer population will look like for the next year, and if you’re one of the over 200,000 deer hunters in Minnesota we’ve got some good news for you. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us what this past winter indicates for deer populations in…
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Good Student Award Banquet
ADA, MN—Dozens of students from across the region attended the Good Student Award banquet Sunday at Ada-Borup-West School. These students had received R&J Broadcasting’s Good Student Award during the current school year. Jacobson Body Shop, the presenting sponsor, presented a $750 scholarship to senior Isaiah Wright of Fertile-Beltrami. Isaiah tells R&J News why he thinks…
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