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The Twin Valley City Council approved a land agreement at their meeting on Monday night, that will be bringing a new business to Twin Valley. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us what they agreed to and what kind of business will be moving in. Bolton says the City Council also heard an update on…
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The Dekko Community Center Pool in Ada will be closed all day Wednesday, July 16. This is so construction can begin on the hot tub. There will be no morning water aerobics, no lap swim, swimming lessons are canceled and open swimming is also canceled on Wednesday. The City of Ada apologizes for the inconvenience.
The North Country Horsemen out of Middle River are currently seeking donations for their Trails to Treatment program. North Country Horsemen representative Sue Helm tells us more about the North Country Horsemen and their Trails to Treatments program. If this sounds like a program you’d like to support, Helm, and North Country Horsemen member Kristi…
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FERTILE, MN—Now that the 2025 Polk County Fair is over, Fair Board officials are thinking about next year’s fair. Fair Board President Dan Grunhovd says 2026 will be a special year for the fair. Grunhovd thanked the volunteers who helped make this year’s Polk County Fair a success.
FERTILE, MN—The Polk County Fair finished its five day run on Sunday. Polk County Fair Board President Dan Grunhovde spoke with R&J’s Sean Bjerk about the fair. Grunhovde says he’s not taking time off now that the fair is over. He’s already working on the 2026 Polk County Fair.
On Tuesday, July 15, there will be an active shooter training at Northern Cass School from 3:00 to 10:00 pm. You will see a large presence of emergency personnel on site during this time. For everyone’s safety, please do not enter the building and stay clear of the area while the training is in progress.…
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The 89th Annual Northwest Water Carnival continues in Detroit Lakes this week, and the Detroit Lakes Jaycees have a full week of fun planned. Water Carnival Admiral April Asleson gives us a look into some of this week’s activities. Asleson says the Jaycees are also excited to unveil a pair of new events on Friday…
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The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) has set their levy and budget for 2026 as they get ready for some future projects. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip fills us in on what’s changing, and what it means moving forward. Sip also gave an update on potential funding coming in, as the Red River Watershed…
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Back in 2023 the Minnesota Legislature passed the READ Act, with the goal to have every Minnesota child reading at or above grade level every year. The legislation has made many changes in education across Minnesota, and schools are continuing to see many changes come from it. Summer vacation is a great time for schools…
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Wildfire smoke has been a common occurrence across Minnesota during the summer, and the staff at Itasca State Park is offering you and your family an opportunity to learn more about wildfire with their annual Smokey Bear Day on Thursday. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more. More information can be seen…
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