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Ron Ohren Memories R&J Broadcasting Inc.

Ronald “Ron” Ohren, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Moorhead, MN, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Among many things that Ron did, he coached basketball for over twenty years in the Waubun and Norman County West schools and touched the lives of so…
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July 15, 2024 0

LBF Vikings: Football Preseason Preview

The 2024-2025 Fall sports season over at Littlefork-Big Falls High will mark the second year in a row that Vikings football has returned to the community. The team is coming off a successful 23-24 season where they finished with a 8-2 first season back, with their only losses coming from Cherry in the regular season…
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July 15, 2024 0

Youth Fishing Day Saturday

If you’re looking for something to do with the kids this weekend, the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge is holding its annual Youth Fishing Day this Saturday.  Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen talks about Youth Fishing Day. The seventh annual Youth Fishing Day is free and is aimed at youth age 15 or younger. The Youth Fishing…
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July 15, 2024 0

MN Sen. Green On Trump Assassination Attempt

Reactions to the attempt on Donald Trump’s life this past Saturday continue to pour in.  Minnesota State Senator Steve Green (R – Fosston) weighs in.  Green also says it will be interesting to see what happens at this week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Senator Green was speaking on Monday’s “Food For Thought” program on…
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July 15, 2024 0

Smiley’s Rescues addressing the stray animal crisis

Smiley’s Rescues in Fertile is not your average animal rescue. While rescuing animals is their main focus they also spread awareness on multiple issues that are common across the region when it comes to animals. One issue they have been prioritizing is the Stray Animal problem. Sidney Williams of Smiley’s Rescues explains why this is…
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July 15, 2024 0

Cattail Removal to Continue in Voyageurs National Park Summer 2024

Voyageurs National Park staff and contractors will resume work removing areas of invasive, hybrid cattail in wetlands within Voyageurs National Park from July through October of 2024. Activities include grinding up mats of floating cattails with a specialized cutting machine and removing the debris using a harvesting barge. Debris will be deposited on shore where…
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July 15, 2024 0

Crop and Research Day at NW Research and Outreach Center 

The Northwest Research and Outreach Center (NWROC) will be hosting their annual Crop and Research Day on Wednesday, July 17 at their headquarters at the University of Minnesota Crookston. NWROC Director of Operations Maureen Abol tells us more about this event.  Abol also gave a preview of Wednesday’s Schedule. More information on the NWROC can…
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July 15, 2024 0

FireFrost ATV holding catfishing derby 

The FireFrost ATV Club will be holding a fishing derby this Saturday from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the Red River of the North near Halstad. FireFrost ATV Club representative Edward Bergseid tells us more.  Bergseid says the tournament is acting as a fundraiser to expand their trail system deeper into Norman County, Polk…
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