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CROOKSTON, MN—The wellness center at the University of Minnesota-Crookston was given a new name Monday. It’s now known as the Nielsen Family Wellness Center, in honor of Les Nielsen, his late wife June, and their two sons. UM-Crookston Chancellor Mary Holz-Clause says Les Nielsen’s connection with the campus goes deep. Nielsen talks about why he…
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Minnesota young people are saying “no” to marijuana and cannabis. The Minnesota Department of Health’s 2025 Minnesota Student Survey showed that 96 percent of students reported not using cannabis in the past month. This was the first student survey taken since adult cannabis use was legalized in Minnesota in 2023. The new survey continues a…
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The Norman County East School District received some good news regarding their athletic trainer program at their meeting on Monday evening. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more. The board also had an update on their ongoing building project, which Nudell says still has some work to be completed, including beautification. If you…
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Park Christian freshmen Levi Torgerson and Zoe Vander Vorst were named the winners of the Presidential AI Challenge in the state of Minnesota. President Trump created the challenge to inspire young people in America to become well-versed leaders in AI. They developed an AI-powered assistive system to support individuals with early-stage dementia. Their project combines…
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Saturday is Free Parks Day, which means that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving all vehicle permit fees at all 73 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. In conjunction with Free Parks Day, many parks are also holding a number of events and activities to celebrate, including Itasca State Park. Park Naturalist Sandra…
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In just under a month, members of area law enforcement agencies will be flocking to the Win-E-Mac school for the ever popular Cops vs Kids event. Event Organizer Heather Burd tells us more about the event, and how it first got started. Burd says this is an event that has gotten national attention, and has…
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The Twin Valley American Legion invites you to town later this week, for their annual Pig Roast fundraiser. Twin Valley Legion Commander Preston Halverson tells us more about the event. Halverson says the event is also a good way for area veterans not a part of the Legion to connect with them, and he explains…
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The Norman County East School is now accepting registrations from community members in need for their annual Be Kind Day. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us what Be Kind Day is. Kalina also explains how community members in need can get signed up. People with questions regarding Be Kind Day should contact the…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Monday’s regularly scheduled Mahnomen City Council meeting has been cancelled because Mahnomen officials will be at the State Capitol. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. Guenther was asked what she has heard from the City’s lobbyists about the Mahnomen Hospital’s chances of being included in this year’s bonding bill. R&J News will…
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Former Grand Forks Police Officer and Norman County West graduate Cody Holte was posthumously inducted into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame, during their annual induction ceremony in Fort Worth Texas on Friday, April 10. Cody’s father Bret Holte says it’s a big honor to see Cody inducted into the Hall of Fame, where…
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