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Local community members looking to embrace autumn through art will have a hands-on opportunity this weekend. The Bagley Area Arts Collaborative is hosting a beginner-friendly workshop, “Line & Wash Watercolor: Fall Gourds & Pumpkins,” on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 9 Central Street W in Bagley. Led by instructor…
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DETROIT LAKES, MN—Minnesota State Community and Technical College announced Tuesday it plans to close its Detroit Lakes campus. The M State campuses in Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena will remain open. M State President Carrie Brimhall tells R&J News about the decision. Brimhall says closing the Detroit Lakes campus would save a million dollars a…
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Minnesota’s congressional delegation is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide financial relief for turkey farmers hit hard by avian metapneumovirus. In a letter led by Republican Congressman Brad Finstad, lawmakers asked USDA officials to allow losses from the virus to qualify for assistance through the Livestock Indemnity Program. The disease killed more than…
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The Hillsboro FBLA recently had the opportunity to make a trip to Bismarck for their North Dakota State Conference. To get a better understanding of the FBLA and their mission, Hillsboro FBLA President Azlynn Johnson tells us more about the organization. Johnson also recapped the FBLA State Conference that they attended recently, and some of…
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It’s fire prevention week, and in observance, the Ada Fire Department is asking that all area families have a discussion about what to do if a fire breaks out in your home. Ada Fire Chief Glenn Visser explains. A vast majority of house fires are preventable, and Visser also shares some safety measures that all…
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ULEN, MN—While Halloween is still three weeks away, Ulen-Hitterdal’s Community Education program will get into the spirit on Saturday with their annual Fall Festival. Ulen-Hitterdal Community Education Director Tonya Matson has details. Matson says there’s an unusual pricing structure for the fall festival. There will also be a silent auction to bid on baskets put…
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Its National 4H week and the Henge Hustlers 4H Club in Norman County is one of the many local chapters who are celebrating. R&J News had the chance to chat with Hegne Hustlers Club President Nora Rockstad, who tells us more about her time in 4H, and the different experiences it has given her. Rockstad…
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He’d been on the run for two months after an August shooting in Mahnomen. On Monday, 24-year-old Ryan Pacheco was arrested in Baxter. Pacheco was wanted in connection with what White Earth Tribal Police called a targeted shooting in Mahnomen on July 31st. Two people were injured in that shooting. Pacheco was on the run…
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It’s going to be a busy week of programming at Itasca State Park, so if you’re looking for something to do this week, the park may be the place for you. Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding multiple events throughout the week this week. Cox says they also have a lot…
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Hillsboro’s newest business is looking to hire as they prepare for their grand opening later this month, and they invite anyone interested in a job to attend their job fair later this week. Local 636 Bar and Grill Owner Brian Gullickson tells us more about the job fair, and the type of people he’s looking…
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