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Clearbrook-Gonvick Student Council Travelling To State Meetings

CLEARBROOK, MN—The Clearbrook-Gonvick School Student Council will make a couple of road trips in the coming weeks.  Junior Ava Larson says the Council will attend the Northwest Division Spring Summit March 14 in Fosston. Junior Joely Olson talks about an upcoming trip to the Iron Range. Ava and Joely were speaking on the Clearbrook-Gonvick School…
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February 27, 2025 0

Bagley Native Named Trooper Of The Year

A Bagley native is this year’s Minnesota State Patrol Trooper of the Year.  Kyle Backer says being in law enforcement is a family tradition. Backer got his start in law enforcement as a deputy in the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Department.  He joined the State Patrol in 2009 and after ten years working overnights, Backer is…
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February 27, 2025 0

Kyle Larson Named To Northwest Minnesota Foundation Board Of Directors

ADA, MN—An Ada man has been appointed to the Northwest Minnesota Foundation Board of Directors. Kyle Larson is also the Market President at Frandsen Bank and Trust in Ada.  Larson tells R&J News why he wanted to join the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Larson describes what the Northwest Minnesota Foundation does for the region. You…
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February 27, 2025 0

NMRC teams competing at Duluth Regionals 

The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference has representatives at the Duluth Regionals which kicked off yesterday and run through Saturday. Briley Olsonawski from the Thief River Based team Pro-Digi tells us more about this event, and he also explains why it was one Pro-Digi wanted to attend after not going for a few years.  Each year…
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February 27, 2025 0

Norman County father and son charged with sex crimes

A Norman County father and son are facing multiple felony charges for allegedly sexually abusing a minor who was placed under their care. 56 year old Juan Carlos Garza of Twin Valley is charged with felony 3rd degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, and his son 22 year old Michael James Dion Stodola of Moorhead, is charged…
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February 26, 2025 0

VA Fargo & Detroit Lakes VFW to Open new Telehealth site in Detroit Lakes

The Fargo VA Health System and the Detroit Lakes VFW are teaming up to open a new Accessing Telehealth through Local Area Stations (ATLAS) site on March 21 at the Detroit Lakes VFW. Fargo VA Facility Telehealth Coordinator Jamie Werth explains what an ATLAS site is and how it will work.  Werth also explained how…
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February 26, 2025 0

Mild winter may cause more deer activity in residential areas 

The Red River Valley is currently experiencing warmer than usual temperatures, and this weather mixed with other factors can lead to increased movement for deer, which can result in increased reports/complaints of deer in residential areas. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says while this is mostly a result of living in Rural America there…
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February 26, 2025 0

Norman County East E-Sports going to State 

The Norman County East School District will be well represented at the Minnesota State E-Sports Competition in St Cloud this weekend. Norman County East E-Sports Coach Kain Schow tells us who will be going to state, and what they will be competing in.  Norman County East E-Sports has seen a lot of success in its…
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February 26, 2025 0

Last Chance to Donate to Norman County One Fund Drive 

This week is the final week to donate to the Norman County One Fund Drive being held by Gary Cares. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares tells us more about the One Fund Drive and who it supports.  If you would like to make a donation to a local non-profit Bennefeld explains the best way to…
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February 26, 2025 0

Naytahwaush Nightriders holding 55th Annual Snodeo 

The Naytahwaush Nightriders invite you out to Pinehurst Resort this weekend for their 55th Annual Snodeo. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Naytahwaush Nightriders gives us a preview of what attendees can expect from the full two days of racing.  Paul says the Nightriders will also be holding a vintage snowmobile show, raffle, and dance in…
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February 26, 2025 0