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Norman-Mahnomen Public Health reminding people about the importance of helmets 

Summer is bike riding season for the children of the Red River Valley, and while bike riding is a fun activity, it can also be dangerous when safety recommendations are ignored. Kelsey Merkens of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health it’s important for parents to make sure their children are wearing bike helmets when riding, and equally important…
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June 9, 2025 0

Breakfast on the Farm at Hilltop Ranch 

All are invited to the Hilltop Ranch in rural Mcintosh this weekend for their Annual Breakfast on the Farm fundraiser for the Freedom Christian Academy in Erskine. Event representative Holly Breckel tells us about some of the activities planned for this year’s celebration.  Breckel says they also have some new activities planned for this year’s…
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June 9, 2025 0

Original Hegne Hustlers 4-H Club member celebrating club’s 90th year anniversary 

The 2025 Norman County Fair will be a special one for the Hegne Hustlers 4H Club, as they will be celebrating 90 years since the club’s founding. Despite it being 90 years since the first meeting took place, there’s still members from the inaugural club that will be celebrating. Ester Austinson is one of these…
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June 9, 2025 0

Hidden in Plain Sight

Coming to the Traill County Courthouse on June 21st at 10am, Traill District Health Unit will be hosting Hidden in Plain Sight, an interactive display for adults and parents to learn how to spot harmful substances in their home. Tobacco Prevention Coordinator Kelly Radebaugh fills us in on what the display is. Radebaugh shares a…
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June 9, 2025 0

New Fungicide available to area producers 

There’s a new fungicide available to sugarbeet growers. During the KRJB Farm & Field Show R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier had a conversation with Eric Tedford of Summit Agro, who told us more about this new fungicide, and the excitement surrounding it.  You can learn more by listening to the full conversation with Eric Tedford…
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June 9, 2025 0

Halstad Clean Up Day is Tuesday 

The City of Halstad will be holding their clean up day on Tuesday, and residents are encouraged to get rid of their unwanted items, and garbage. Jeff Schmidt of the Halstad Utilities Department tells us what residents need to know if they’re looking to participate. Schmidt lists some of the items that will not be…
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June 9, 2025 0

MN Senator Johnson Reacts To Call For Special Session

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has called a special session of the State Legislature for this coming Monday, June 9.  This special session is to pass a state budget before the July 1 deadline.  Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks reacts to the special session. Johnson was asked if the special session might…
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June 8, 2025 0

Fargo Motorcycle Fatal

FARGO, ND—A man from Fargo is dead after his motorcycle collided with a SUV Saturday morning in Fargo.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says at 11:30am a motorcycle was going at a high rate of speed while traveling north on 36th Street South.  The motorcycle didn’t stop at the 4-way intersection of 36th Street South…
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June 8, 2025 0

One Injured In Motorcycle vs Buggy Accident

FERTILE, MN—A man from Mentor was taken to the hospital after his motorcycle collided with an Amish buggy Friday night near Fertile.  The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened around 5:20 Friday night on Highway 32 at 450th Street.  52-year-old Mark Johnson of Mentor was northbound on Highway 32, with a horse and buggy…
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June 7, 2025 0

ND/MN Honor Flight Fundraiser Saturday in Hillsboro

HILLSBORO, ND—The Hillsboro Vets Club is hosting a fundraiser Saturday night for the Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota.  Vets Club manager Terry Wahl says this fundraiser has become an annual event. Wahl says there will also be a live auction starting at 6:30pm. Wahl tells us why the Veterans Honor Flight has…
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June 6, 2025 0