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Registration open for Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo memorial Cornhole Tournament 

The family of Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo invites you to the Halstad Legion and Rec Center on February 8 for the 3rd annual Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo Memorial Cornhole Tournament.  Katie’s husband Mike Vilmo says people of all ages are invited to have some fun and share their memories of Katie.  Vilmo says there will also be food and…
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January 29, 2025 0

American Red Cross seeking blood donations 

The American Red Cross Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota is currently seeking blood donation of all kinds. Red Cross Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota Executive Director Kimberly Vosseteig says the need for blood is highly needed right now, and she encourages people to donate as often as possible.  Vosseteig says organizations like area…
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January 29, 2025 0

Ask a Chief: Renting Rights, and Immigration Enforcement 

During his appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program Ada Police Chief Steve Hager did his Ask A Chief Segment, and answered some questions community members have asked him. The first question Hager answered was centered around renters rights, and how a renter can learn what rights they have to protect themselves.  There have been past…
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January 29, 2025 0

Clearbrook-Gonvick School to undergo HVAC project this summer 

The Clearbrook-Gonvick School will be undergoing a sizable improvement project, after their school board approved a new Long Term Facilities Management Plan at their most recent board meeting this month. Clearbrook-Gonvick Superintendent Ryan Grow tells us more.  For more news and information from the Clearbrook-Gonvick school tune into the Clearbrook-Gonvick School News on Tuesdays at…
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January 29, 2025 0

Chronic Wasting Disease found in deer near Hawley 

Earlier this week the Minnesota DNR confirmed a positive Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test in a deer harvested near Hawley in DPA266. Northwest Minnesota Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us what the DNR knows about the case so far.  Baden says in response to the test the DNR has started putting together a response plan,…
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January 29, 2025 0

Red River Bridge Replacement

On Tuesday, R&J News told you about a proposal to rebuild a bridge in Norman County.  County Engineer Keith Berndt says the bridge in question is on County Highway 25 in Hendrum. Berndt says he’s working with the engineers in Polk and Cass Counties to put together a federal grant proposal that would pay for…
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January 29, 2025 0

DFL/GOP Making Progress on Powersharing Agreement

A power struggle continues in the Minnesota House of Representatives, but House GOP, and DFL leadership are in negotiations over a power sharing agreement. DFL Leader Melissa Hortman (Brooklyn Park) said in a press conference on Tuesday evening, that she believes “substantial” progress was made in their last negotiation meeting on Tuesday morning.  The House…
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January 28, 2025 0

Hawley begins search for Middle School Principal 

The Hawley School District is currently constructing a middle school building project, and the project is expected to be opened in the fall of 2026. Despite this the district took an exciting step, and have started the hiring process to find a principal to lead the new middle school. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson…
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January 28, 2025 0

Norman County Commission Meets 

At their most recent meeting earlier this month, the Norman County Commission had a discussion with their engineer about a bridge replacement project that will need to be completed in a couple years. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us more.  Jacobson also heard a monthly report from Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall, and…
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January 28, 2025 0

Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile hosting annual Ride for Hospice 

The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club invites you to join them for their 21st annual Hospice/ 3rd Annual Tommy Mac Memorial Ride this weekend. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Naytahwaush Nightriders gives us a preview of the ride, and what it entails.  Paul says that this also serves as their annual Tommy Mac Memorial Ride, and…
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January 28, 2025 0