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Hawley school holds open house for new middle school, and renovation project 

Earlier this week, the Hawley School District held an open house to showcase all the construction work that has been going on at the school for the past year. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson tells us how the event went.  Anderson was a guest on the Hawley School News, which airs Thursdays at 1:15…
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May 10, 2025 0

Minnesota Fishing Opener Saturday

CROSSLAKE, MN—Minnesota’s fishing season begins Saturday.  One of the state’s traditions is the Governor’s Fishing Opener.  This year, Governor Tim Walz is in Crosslake for the 77th annual Governor’s Fishing Opener.  R&J Broadcasting’s Roberta Hancock is in Crosslake and spoke to the Governor about changes to the Fishing Opener over the years. Governor Walz also…
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May 9, 2025 0

Crookston Diocese Bishop Cozzens Statement on Pope Leo XIV

TO: Diocese of Crookston FaithfulFROM: The Most Rev. Andrew H. CozzensDATE: May 8, 2025RE: Message from Bishop Andrew Cozzens on Pope Leo XIV We have a pope! We are so grateful to God to welcome Pope Leo XIV!  I don’t know about you, but the experience of the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and the election of…
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May 9, 2025 0

Fosston FFA Banquet is Saturday 

The Fosston FFA Chapter will be wrapping up their 2024/2025 season this Saturday with their Annual Chapter Banquet. Fosston FFA Advisor Myla Donovan tells us what Fosston FFA has planned for the event.  Again that’s this Saturday starting at 6:00 PM  in the Fosston High School Gym.


May 9, 2025 0

Lake Park Audubon Middle School receives award 

The Lake Park Audubon School District was recently given an award from the State of Minnesota. Lake Park Audubon High School Principal Lori Zick tells us more about this award.  Zick also tells us more about the things Lake Park Audubon has done throughout the school year to be given this award.  Zick was a…
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May 9, 2025 0

Fishing Opener Reminders 

The Minnesota Fishing Opener kicks off on Saturday, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to keep our waters, and yourself safe this fishing season. DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares some safety reminders for those going out on Minnesota’s waters.  Olson says anglers should also be aware of their boat capacity…
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May 9, 2025 0

Traill District Health Unit encouraging people to get their children vaccinated 

There have been nine reported cases of the Measles in North Dakota, and Traill District Health Unit is encouraging parents to get their children vaccinated for the Measles to prevent any further outbreaks. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health tells us more about the recent outbreaks in North Dakota, and who should be getting the…
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May 9, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Planting Update 

The Sugarbeet planting season continues to move along, and producers across the Red River Valley are reporting good planting conditions. American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says sugarbeet planting is over 80% completed.  Rockstad tells us whether producers should be worried about the recent high winds, and warm temperatures coming up on the horizon. …
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May 9, 2025 0

Lake Bemidji State Park ramping up spring and summer programming 

The Staff at Lake Bemidji State Park are ramping up their summer programming, and they invite you to come and see all that the park has to offer. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us about some of the programming they have planned throughout the month of May.  Drake says there’s plenty of…
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May 9, 2025 0

Mental Health Funding For Construction Workers

ST. PAUL, MN—There’s a bill in the Minnesota Senate that would set aside a million dollars over the next two years for mental health resources for construction workers.  Senator Judy Seeberger (DFL-Afton) is the bill’s sponsor. Seeberger says there’s a difference in suicide rates with construction workers compared to the general public. Seeberger says she’s…
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May 9, 2025 0