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Rep. Fischbach On District 7 Concerns

Last week, R&J News had a chance to speak to Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach about several issues facing Minnesotans.  We asked her first, what are the greatest concerns Minnesotans say they have? And while there’s talk about a border wall at the southern US border, Fischbach says there’s nothing like that at the…
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June 24, 2024 0

Lakes Jam 2024 (This Week!) June 27-29, 2024

This is it! One more reminder to get your tickets for Lakes Jam 2024! (https://lakesjam.com/)


June 24, 2024 0

Pine River Summerfest 2024

Pat Johnson, Interim Pine River Chamber of Commerce Director, tells us all about Summerfest in Pine River coming up on Saturday, June 29th, 2024.


June 24, 2024 0

Rail bridge collapses during Midwest flooding as a heat wave persists across much of the US

Millions of Americans sweated through a scorching weekend as temperatures soared across the U.S., while residents were rescued from floodwaters that forced evacuations across the Midwest. One person died during flooding in South Dakota, the governor said. From the mid-Atlantic to Maine, across the Great Lakes region, and throughout the West to California, public officials cautioned residents about the dangers of excessive…
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June 24, 2024 0

Littlefork Jackpine Savage Midseason Report

The 16U/18U Jackpine Savages softball team competed in the Bemidji Blaze Tournament over the weekend. There were 20 teams in the 16U/18U pool. The Savages went 0-4 for the weekend. It was not the outcome that they expected but gives them something to build on for the second half of the summer season! Here is…
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June 24, 2024 0

Norman County 4 H wraps up successful Norman County Fair

Norman County 4 H wrapped up the 2024 Norman County Fair with their 4 H Awards program, yesterday at the Tommy Roesch  Memorial Stage. Norman County 4 H Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us how it went.  Houglum says they were also able to hand out a new award this year centered around community impact.


June 24, 2024 0

Norman County Fair Recap

The 2024 Norman County Fair is now in the history books.  With a recap of the fair, R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer speaks with Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens.


June 24, 2024 0

MN Prepper Expo in Little Falls, MN

Troy joins us to talk about his 2nd Annual MN Prepper Expo coming to Little Falls, MN June 28th, 29th and 30th, 2024 at the Morrison County Fairgrounds.


June 21, 2024 0