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This month at Lake Bemidji State Park 

Programming is starting to ramp up at Lake Bemidji State Park, and all are invited to come out and enjoy the rising temperatures. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake says programming will kick off this week with the 9th Annual Fat Bike Rally.  Drake also previews some of other programming they will be…
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March 2, 2026 0

Hometown Hope seeing a lot of community support in opening months 

Local Non-Profit Hometown Hope just finished their second month of operation, and since its inception, the organization has seen a lot of community support. Hometown Hope Director Kristi Beyl thanks everyone for their support, and shares some minor changes they made in the last couple of months.  If you would like to support Hometown Hope,…
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March 2, 2026 0

MN Rep. Gander On Fraud

ST. PAUL, MN—During a conversation with R&J News last week, Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander said arguably the biggest issue in the Legislature right now is fraud.  The East Grand Forks Republican says creating an Office of Inspector General would be a great help. Gander says another priority is to stop fraud before it starts.…
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March 2, 2026 0

Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club holding annual Snodeo this week 

The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club will be holding their annual Snodeo this weekend, and all are invited to come witness two full days of snowmobile racing. Steve Paul of the Naytahwaush Nightriders previews this weekend’s races.  Paul says there will also be other fun activities for spectators to partake in throughout the weekend.  More information…
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March 2, 2026 0

Minnesota Ice Fishing season starting to wrap up 

A new Minnesota Fishing Season is now underway, but there’s still some time to get on the lakes and do some ice fishing. With the temperatures expected to rise throughout the week, Nathan Olson of the Minnesota Fisheries Department says there are things that anglers will need to be paying attention to.  Olson says it’ll…
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March 2, 2026 0

MSHSL Boys Basketball Playoff Brackets 2026

Section 6A BracketSection 7A BracketSection 8A Bracket Section 6AA Bracket Section 7AA BracketSection 8AA BracketSection 8AAA Bracket Section 8AAAA Bracket ALL BRACKET LINK (Scroll to find the section or state bracket to follow)


February 28, 2026 0

Ada Borup West holds annual College & Career Fair

The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter held their annual College and Career Fair, and this year’s fair was bigger than ever. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says they had over 40 vendors participate in this year’s event.  Savage says this event is a major benefit to both the students at Ada Borup West,…
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February 28, 2026 0

Win-E-Mac All School Play

ERSKINE, MN—Rehearsals are now starting for the Win-E-Mac School’s All School Play.  Win-E-Mac activities director Brady Langemo tells us more. Win-E-Mac’s production of “Little Women” will be performed Saturday, April 25 at 7pm and Sunday, April 26 at 3pm.


February 28, 2026 0

Moonshiners Snowmobile Club raises over $8,000 for Ronald McDonald House 

The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club held their annual Cancer Run last week, and it was a massive success. Moonshiners Snowmobile Club Representative Darren Andersen recaps the event.  Andersen explains why they wanted to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House.  Why the ride has passed Andersen says there is still time to make a donation to…
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February 28, 2026 0

Rainy River 2026 Softball Team Going to South Carolina

The 2026 season is right around the corner for the Rainy River Community College softball team, and three sophomore leaders say chemistry and competition are the big focus heading into the spring. Taniya Hamilton, a first baseman from Marshall, Texas… Regan Hanson, a pitcher from Preston, Idaho… and Bailey Castillo, an infielder from Gibson, Colorado……
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February 27, 2026 0