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The damaging storms that went through the Red River Valley in late June had local authorities looking to the government for help. On Thursday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that Norman, Mahnomen and Clearwater counties plus the White Earth Band of Chippewa would be receiving funding and public assistance for rebuilding public infrastructure. Norman County…
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The Ada Lions Club will be holding a Blood Drive next Tuesday, and they are currently in need of donors. Ollen Church of the Ada Lions tells us more about the blood drive, and how many donors are needed. Church says there’s many ways that a person can sign up to donate. Lastly, Church talks…
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Essentia Health in Ada is hosting a Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive this month, and they are currently accepting donations. Katie Vasey of Essentia Health in Ada tells us more about this drive, and the items they are looking for. Vasey says any donation made helps no matter the amount, and she explains how…
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The Annual Crookston Ox Cart Days Celebration continues today, and there’s a lot happening across the City of Crookston today. Ox Cart Committee Chair James Pogatshnik tells us what they have going on in Crookston today. Pogatshnik also gave us a preview of Friday’s festivities. More information and a full schedule of Ox Cart Days…
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Harvest has kicked off in the Red River Valley. During the KRJB Farm and Field Show on Wednesday, Beltrami Farmer Ryan Skaug told R&J AG Reporter Nick Revier that his Wheat Harvest was going very well. As for his other crops, Skaug says that his soybean bean crop is progressing pretty well Lastly, Skaug gave…
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You’re invited out to Itasca State Park this Weekend for the 49th Annual Pioneer Farmers Thrashing Reunion. Event representative Tim Johnson tells us more about this event. Johnson says they will be doing something different for this year’s reunion, as they will be having a featured tractor display. It wouldn’t be a celebration without music…
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HALSTAD, MN—Businesses in Halstad will be hosting a picnic this evening outside the LRC. Jessica Spaeth with the Halstad Economic Development Association says the picnic has become an annual event. This picnic is called Make Halstad Home Plate. Spaeth talks about what will be going on. There will also be a chance for youngsters to…
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A 14-year-old girl from Mahnomen was injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon in Mahnomen County. The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened at 12:33pm at the intersection of US Highway 59 and State Highway 113. A van going north on 59 driven by 39-year-old Justin Engholm of Wadena collided with a car going east…
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HALSTAD, MN—There was good news about dogs and bad news about dogs at Monday night’s Halstad City Council meeting. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson tells us the bad news. Johnson then delivered the good news. Johnson says the Halstad City Council voted to accept bids on shingles to repair damage to the Sunrise Apartments and Wimmer…
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FISHER, MN—Voters in Fisher overwhelmingly approved a school operating referendum Tuesday that will raise per pupil spending in the school district. The unofficial results have 177 voting yes and 81 voting no. Fisher School Superintendent Evan Hanson reacted to Tuesday’s vote. Hanson talks about how the new revenue will be used. The money from this…
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