Jim Hennen to be inducted into Ada Borup West Hall of Fame
This Saturday, former Golden Gopher Football player, and Ada Alumni Jim Hennen will be one of the four individuals inducted into the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Hennen, who says it was a big surprise to be nominated. Hennen was a starter on the Ada…
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Hunters reminded to follow Minnesota’s trespassing laws
Deer hunting season has arrived, and Northwest Minnesota gives hunters plenty of opportunities to hunt on public land in Minnesota. However, every year there’s always incidents of hunters trespassing on private lands. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson shares some reminders for hunters, and landowners when it comes to Minnesota’s trespassing laws. Halvorson says hunters do…
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United Valley Bank holding School Snack Drive this month
United Valley Bank is currently collecting snack donations through the end of the month, for their annual School Snack Drive. United Valley Bank – Twin Valley Branch Manager Alicia Lampton tells us more. Lampton says it’s not just the Twin Valley United Valley Branch that’s accepting donations, and she highlights some other branch locations in…
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Sugarbeet Harvest Update
Sugarbeet Pre-Harvest continues to progress across the Red River Valley, but recent temperatures could cause some changes in the pre harvest. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar tells us more. As for the beet quality, Hastings says this year’s beet crop is healthy, and sugar content is strong. Safety is always a top priority for…
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City of Mahnomen approves preliminary levy resolution
The Mahnomen City Council approved their 2026 Preliminary Levy at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us what was decided, and what happens next in approving a final levy. Guenther says the council also took a deeper look into their 2026 budget, and she tells us how that’s shaking up. …
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Fundraiser Saturday For Hawley Student Faith Sander
HAWLEY, MN—There’s going to be a fundraiser in Hawley Saturday night for a Hawley High School student. 16-year-old Faith Sander is a junior at Hawley who is undergoing chemotherapy. Deb Meyer is one of the organizers of Saturday’s fundraiser, which is called “For Faith We Fight.” Saturday’s fundraiser will be at the Hawley Community Building…
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Clearbrook-Gonvick Students Attend Job Fair
Some Clearbrook-Gonvick students will be taking a trip to Bemidji Wednesday morning. Clearbrook-Gonvick Counselor Scott Shafer explains. Shafer was speaking on the Clearbrook-Gonvick School News, which airs Tuesday afternoons at 2:05pm on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
Fertile Community Club hosting Annual Fall Craft Show
The Fertile Community Club will be holding their 37th Annual Fall Craft Show this weekend at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Community Club Representative Stacy Erickson gives us a preview of this weekend’s event. Erickson says the amount of vendors at the show fluctuates each year, and she also tells us if there’s still vendor space…
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Wild Rice Watershed Update
Deer hunting season has arrived, and the Wild Rice Watershed District (WRWD) is reminding hunters, and other recreationalists about the rules regarding access to WRWD properties. Tara Jensen of the WRWD reminds the public that these lands are not open to the public, and she explains why. Jensen also gave an update on the Perley…
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