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Norman County Commission Meets 

The Norman County Commission met in regular session Tuesday morning, and took action on a health insurance renewal. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us more.  Holl says the commission also continued to discuss the budget, which included the approval of their yearly truth and taxation hearing.  With fall harvest underway in Norman County, Holl…
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October 9, 2026 0

Update On Capsizing On Eagle Lake

On October 2, 2026, at approximately 7:37 PM, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office receiveda report of a boat capsizing on Eagle Lake, southwest of Frazee, with three people in thewater. When law enforcement arrived, it was discovered the boat, a paddle boat with atrolling motor attached, had flipped over. The victims were now hanging onto…
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October 9, 2026 0

Chief Deputy Of Polk County Talks Bullying Awareness

Chief Deputy of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department Mike Norland recently spoke with R&J News about October’s national bullying prevention month and the steps you can take to help prevent bullying in our local communities. Norland talks about the month and the initiatives the month-long campaign hopes to achieve. If you happen to see bullying…
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October 9, 2026 0

Planned Power Outage in Fosston

There will be a planned power outage taking place on Thursday October 22nd in the city of Fosston from 1am-4am overnight/early morning of Thursday. Minnkota Power Cooperative will be completing substation upgrades and maintenance that require the outage and they expect the work to be completed within the three hour window. The city wanted to…
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October 9, 2026 0

Ada Borup West Elementary Update 

With temperatures expected to cool in the coming days, the Ada Borup West Elementary School is sharing some clothing reminders to parents. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says parents should be making sure their kids are being sent to school in weather appropriate clothing.  Triplett says there is a lot of excitement in…
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October 9, 2026 0

Fall Fest at Lake Bemidji State Park 

Lake Bemidji State Park invites you to the park this weekend, as they will be holding their annual Fall Fest Candlelight Adventure event. Park lead Naturalist Christa Drake gives us a preview of what’s going on.  If you would like to go to this event, Drake says you will need a park pass to enter…
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October 9, 2026 0

Winger Legion Post Donates $6,000 to Honor Flight

The Winger Fengestad-Sollie American Legion Post #200 has presented a $6,000 donation to the Honor Flight program, helping send area military veterans on a trip to Washington, D.C., to view the national memorials built in their honor. The donation was made possible through local fundraising efforts and community support. Unlike larger posts that feature pull-tab…
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October 9, 2026 0

Bagley Seniors Invited to Season Finale of “Friends in the Kitchen” Cooking Class

Local seniors looking to expand their culinary skills on a budget are invited to attend the final session of the “Friends in the Kitchen” cooking class on Tuesday, October 13, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Bagley American Legion. Designed specifically for individuals aged 55 and older, the free monthly workshop focuses on…
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October 9, 2026 0

Smiley’s Rescues promoting Spaying and Neutering

It’s been a busy couple months over at Smiley’s Rescues in Fertile, and in response the rescue is once again promoting the importance of spaying and neutering your pets. Sidney Williams of Smiley’s Rescues explains.  Williams says the rescue is also trying to find homes for a number of animals, and she explains how you…
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October 9, 2026 0

Lithium Ion Battery fire prevention 

It’s National Fire Prevention Week, and the Twin Valley Fire Department is celebrating by warning people about the dangers of fires caused by lithium ion batteries. Twin Valley Fire Chief Pete Pazdernik explains.  Pazdernik also shares some of the best fire prevention practices when it comes to lithium ion batteries.  Pazdernik says it’s also important…
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