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Northwoods Caregivers supporting communities across the Bemidji Area 

Since 1998, the Northwoods Caregivers have been supporting communities across the Bemidji area, and over that time the organization has been assisting the community in a multitude of ways. Northwoods Caregivers Executive Director Cindi Jernigan tells us more about the organization, and the ways they serve.  Another way the Northwoods Caregivers have served is through…
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August 28, 2026 0

Ada Police Chief talks Flock Cameras 

Flock Cameras have been a major topic of discussion in communities across the United States, sparking debates over surveillance, public safety, privacy, and much more. During his latest appearance on the Kaleidoscope program, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager talked about flock camera’s, and his thoughts on their use. To get a better understanding of what…
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August 28, 2026 0

Halstad Sugar Fest Preview

HALSTAD, MN—The fifth annual Halstad Sugar Fest will be held Saturday, August 29.  It will start with a pancake breakfast put on by the Halstad Lions at 8am at the LRC.  There will be a parade at 12:30, along with a classic car show and food trucks during the day.  Jeremy Melting with the Halstad…
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August 28, 2026 0

Woman Arrested In Fargo Stabbing

FARGO, ND—A woman is in custody after a stabbing in south Fargo that injured one man.  Fargo Police say just before 6:30 Thursday morning, officers found a man staggering in the 1500 block of 16th Street South.  The man said he’d been stabbed.  Officers treated the man until EMTs arrived.  He was taken to a…
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August 28, 2026 0

Search For Missing Mayville Boy

MAYVILLE, ND—The Traill County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in finding a runaway from Mayville. 16-year-old Adrian Skye Garcia Spies was reported missing at 1am Wednesday.  Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt gives R&J News a description of the boy. Sheriff Hunt says Garcia Spies’ destination is unknown, but the boy could be headed…
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August 27, 2026 0

Polk County Election Information 

The Minnesota General Election is coming up in just over a month, but for voters participating in mail in voting, ballots will be sent out in just a few weeks. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee shares some important information, for voters in Polk County.  People with questions about the upcoming election can go to the…
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August 27, 2026 0

Northwest Minnesota Tillage Expo is next week 

Coming up next week, area producers are invited to attend the Northwest  Minnesota Tillage Expo at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston. Expo Presenter Angie Peltier says they will be discussing a number of new tillage practices, that could improve your operation. Peltier says many of the new tillage practices they will be…
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August 27, 2026 0

Firefly Center to celebrate Native American Heritage this fall 

The Firefly Center in Fosston will be celebrating Native American Heritage this fall, and they invite the public to join them in celebration through a new series of special programming. Heidi Danos of the Firefly Center tells us more.  Danos says the program will also give you the opportunity to taste an authentic Ojibwe meal. …
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August 27, 2026 0

Hawley School Board Meets 

The Hawley School Board had discussions regarding the future of their preschool facility at their meeting earlier this week. Hawley Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more about these discussions, and what was decided.  As for other items from the meeting, Spaeth says the board also approved updated school handbooks.  Speath says the Hawley School Board…
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August 27, 2026 0

Ada Borup West High School to target attendance and cell phone usage this year 

Classes will be getting underway in less than a week at the Ada Borup West High School. Superintendent Aaron Cook and High School principal Josh Carlson, says the high school will be hard starting on Wednesday, which gives students the chance to get prepared for the year.  Every year, schools will set goals, and highlight…
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August 27, 2026 0