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Despite the belief of many, Minnesota small towns often have much to offer when it comes to activities, organizations, and events. R&J News is going to highlight what each of these individual towns have to offer throughout the summer starting with the City of Twin Valley. Twin Valley Community Club President Mark Askelson highlights some…
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National Trails Day is this Saturday and Chippewa National Forest is celebrating with a hiking event at Shingobee Hills Recreation Area near Walker. Chippewa National Forest Lead Trails Technician Scott Shipley tells us some of the things they have planned for Saturday. Shipley says there will also be other activities besides hiking. If you do…
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Earlier this Month it was announced that longtime Ada Fire Chief Steve Petry and Assistant Fire Chief Bruce Visser would be retiring from their leadership positions in the Ada Fire Department. Ada City Council member new Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Roux says he and new Fire Chief Glenn Visser have big shoes to fill but…
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The 23rd Annual Breakfast on the Farm is taking place this Saturday at Kasin Farm near Hawley from 7:00 AM to Noon. Event representative Keith Aakre says the event is a great opportunity to get a delicious breakfast while also seeing how agriculture affects everything around you. Aakre says there will also be fun activities…
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The Red River Valley Saddle Club will be hosting a pair of events this June starting with their Monthly show on Sunday June 9. Red River Valley Saddle Club President Craig Steen tells us more. Steen says the Red River Valley Saddle Club will also be putting on a special event at the Norman County…
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The 68th Annual Erskine Water Carnival is set to kick off the summer on Friday. Event representative Tommy Helgeson says this year’s festival will be different schedule wise but they will still have plenty of activities starting Friday. The fun goes into Saturday with a plethora of activities including “Take a Kid Fishing Day” and…
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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of the Red River Valley, or RSVP, connects volunteers ages 55 and up with opportunities to serve the seven counties of northwest Minnesota. Jennifer Manole, the director of the Red River Valley RSVP, says they’re looking for volunteers for their Handy Hands program. Manole says another popular RSVP program…
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GRAND FORKS, ND—The US House Judiciary Committee held a hearing in Grand Forks Wednesday to discuss what they called “The Biden Border Crisis: North Dakota Perspectives.” Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach attended the hearing and said it’s not just the southern US border that has security issues, but the northern US border, too. North…
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CLEARBROOK, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. In late April, a small plane crashed in Clearbrook, injuring the pilot. Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Chief Ryan Solee checked in on the pilot’s condition. Solee went on to say the pilot, whose name has not been released, handled the plane well in order to…
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The 4th Annual Cody Holte Softball Tournament is this Saturday at Tony Sipe Field in Ada and all are invited to attend. Tournament Organizer Stephanie Okroi has the details. Okroi says there will also be a silent auction, and get together after the tournament as well. All the money raised will go to the Cody…
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