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Spat Over Spuds In Halstad

HALSTAD, MN—There’s a dispute over potatoes in Halstad.  Mayor Darin Johnson says the matter came up at Monday’s Halstad City Council meeting. Johnson went on to say that in the spring, those dumped potatoes could lead to a bumper crop of flies.  He would not name the other party in this matter. Also at Monday’s…
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October 11, 2023 0

Great Pumpkin Medallion Hunt Week 4

I’m always here day or night, I canprovide you excitement even at night.You can take from me, I don’t mind andbring your friends that would be kind.


October 10, 2023 0

Cyber Hack At Ada-Borup-West

It seems like cyber hackers never take time off.  On Saturday morning, October 7, Ada-Borup-West School Superintendent Aaron Cook says he was told that there was a cyber hack at the school. Cook says the hack involved local files, such as lesson plans and things of that nature and it doesn’t appear any personal information…
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October 10, 2023 0

Moose In Mahnomen

MAHNOMEN, MN—There was an interesting visitor in downtown Mahnomen Monday night.  Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther tells R&J News: Guenther says there have been more sightings of moose in the area in recent years.  This moose didn’t cause any damage Monday night.


October 10, 2023 0

Mid-Minnesota Builders Association 10-10-23

Colleen Faacks, Executive Officer of Mid-Minnesota Builders Association, introduces us to both Nathan Brown, Sales & Client Services Manager of American Door Works and Mid Central Door, and Tina Watson, Division Manager of their Brainerd location. We discuss the membership relationship they have with the MMBA and the overall benefits of what the Mid-Minnesota Builders…
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October 10, 2023 0

Wake the Lakes “Moron Lawbreaker(s) of the Week” 10-10-23

Rent-a-Hitman is a parody website, but its fake customer-service awards and customer testimonials have convinced more than a few people to submit legitimate requests for an assassin, leading to at least 30 arrests. The latest to fall for the ruse is apparently Jazmin Paez, an 18-year-old Florida woman whose alleged request for a hitman was…
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October 10, 2023 0

REACH Hosting Free Community Connections event 

REACH will be hosting a free Community Connections event at their Headquarters in Hawley on Wednesday, October 11. REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schneck fills us in on the details and schedule of events.   Reach will also be supplying a light lunch for all attendees and no pre registration is required. More information on REACH and…
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October 10, 2023 0

Norman County East School recognizing World Mental Health Day

The Norman County East School District will be participating and spreading awareness on mental health for World Mental Health Day which is today. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin explains what students and staff are doing to bring awareness to the growing issue that is mental health.  For the latest news involving the Norman County…
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October 10, 2023 0