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4th of July at Lake Bemidji State Park 

Independence Day is today, and if you’re still looking for something to do, Lake Bemidji State Park might be the place for you. Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us some of the programming they have planned for today.  You can also visit Lake Bemidji State Park to partake in some recreational activities, but Drake says…
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July 4, 2025 0

Operation Dry Water

Just as the Minnesota State Patrol will have extra troopers on the roads this 4th of July weekend, the Minnesota DNR will have extra patrols on the water. DNR Officers will be on Minnesota lakes and rivers from July 4th through the 7th as part of Operation Dry Water.  That’s a nationwide campaign that highlights…
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July 4, 2025 0

Hatton 4th Of July

HATTON, ND—Another community with a busy 4th of July schedule is Hatton, North Dakota.  Ben Cigelske, president of the Hatton Men’s Club, goes over Friday’s schedule. Cigelske thanks all the sponsors and volunteers who make Hatton’s July 4th celebration possible.


July 4, 2025 0

Firework Safety reminders 

Independence Day is Friday, and thousands across the region will be setting off fireworks to celebrate. While this can be a fun activity, it can also be extremely dangerous, especially for children. For this reason Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks reminds parents to follow the proper safety precautions, and make sure their kids…
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July 3, 2025 0

Hatton July 4th Celebration Continues

HATTON, ND—There’s so much planned in Hatton for the Fourth of July that they’ve started early.  Ben Cigelske, president of the Hatton Men’s Club, tells us what’s scheduled for Thursday. Cigelske wants to thank the sponsors who make community events in Hatton possible. There’s more to Hatton’s Fourth of July celebration on Friday.


July 3, 2025 0

Lake Bemidji State Park still dealing with fallout of last weeks storms

The City of Bemidji was one of the hardest hit areas in the storms that ravaged Minnesota and North Dakota last week, and some are still dealing with fallout. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake says the state park was one of those areas that saw lots of damage, with some of it being…
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July 3, 2025 0

Bemidji Water Carnival continues 

The 81st Annual Bemidji Water Carnival kicked off yesterday, and the fun will continue through today. Bemidji Jaycees President Larissa Donovan previews the activities that they have going on today across Bemidji.  While the festivities started on Wednesday, Donovan says things really start to ramp up on Independence Day.  For more ore information about the…
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July 3, 2025 0

Polk County Fair sneak peak

The 124th running of the Polk County Fair is next week, and the Polk County Fairboard is excited for another year of summer fun. Polk County Fairboard member Dan Grunhovde gives us a sneak peak into some of this year’s grandstand events.  Grunhovde says they are excited to bring some new events to this year’s…
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July 3, 2025 0

Ada Public Works Update 

Some residents within the City of Ada might have noticed a power outage on Tuesday. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen explains the cause of the power outages, and the work that needed to be completed.  R&J News reported after last week’s severe storms that the Ada Public Works department had reported a lot of…
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July 3, 2025 0

Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office reminding you to be safe this holiday weekend

We have a long weekend due to the Independence Day holiday, which gives people the perfect opportunity to unwind, and have fun. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther reminds people that while you may be on vacation, the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office will still be out and about.  Guether says if you’re planning on spending some…
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July 3, 2025 0