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Crookston Ox Cart Days continues today in Crookston, but activities will really start to pick up in Crookston tomorrow. Ox Cart Days Organizer James Pogatshnik tells us what’s all going on across town today. If Ox Cart Days sounds like something you’d enjoy, Pogatshnik says you can take in most of this week’s activities for…
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The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is currently seeking art submissions for an upcoming Folk Art Exhibit in Thief River Falls. NWMAC Director Mara Hanel tells us more about this upcoming exhibit. Hanel also shared some examples as to what is considered folk art. In other arts council news, Hanel says they are also accepting…
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Coming up on Saturday, Hometown HOPE will be holding their first ever Wings, String & Hometown Things event in Hendrum, and they invite all area families, and community members to join them in celebration. Hometown HOPE Director Kristi Beyl tells us more. If you’ve never flown a kite, Beyl says there’s nothing to worry about,…
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Harvest season is officially underway in the Red River Valley, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is sharing some youth farm safety reminders, that all families and operations should be taking into consideration this harvest. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks explains. Hansen says it’s also important for adults to be setting a good example…
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HALSTAD, MN—At Monday night’s monthly meeting, the Halstad City Council voted to join a statewide initiative to use green energy. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson talks about the Green Step Program. And on the subject of energy, Johnson says work began Tuesday on solar projects in the City of Halstad. Johnson says the buildings that will…
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You can find the results from Tuesday’s Minnesota Primary Election though this link: https://electionresults.sos.mn.gov/20260811
The Holiday Vacations Quebec and Canadian Maritime trip wrapped up this weekend, and two people in attendance of the trip were Pat and Ryan Draughn, who were winners of a Canadian adventure trip earlier this year, and got to go free of cost. R&J News had the chance to catch up with the pair after…
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The Twin Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, and had a discussion with a community member regarding childcare in the community, as some area childcare businesses recently shut down leaving a need for more childcare in the community. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more. Bolton says there were also talks…
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Do you have that veteran in your family or community, but are unsure of how you can help them? This is a question many people have asked over the years. During a conversation with Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky, R&J News asked this question, and she said the best way to help…
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Crookston Ox Cart Days kicked off on Monday, and events will continue this evening. Ox Cart Days Organizer James Pogatshnik gives us a preview of some of the events taking place later today. Pogatshnik says things will then start to pick up on Wednesday, where they have fun activities for people of all ages. For…
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