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The Northwest Minnesota Cancer Crusaders will be hosting their Annual Easter Egg Scramble and Vendor Show on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00PM at the Crookston Sports Center. Event Organizer Jess Bengtson tells us what you can expect. Bengtson says the event for the most part is free, but says they will be accepting free…
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The Ulen Hitterdal School District was one of many districts across the state who have recently seen their school resource officers return to duty after state legislation caused them to be pulled out of schools late last year. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says he is excited to see them back in the building. Flatten…
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FOSSTON, MN— An event in Fosston that got sidelined by Covid is making a comeback next month. Laura Danielson says the Festival of Tables will be held again in April. And it will be held at the Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing. Danielson says the Firefly Center was an inspiration for this year’s Festival…
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Ada, MN — Blight letters from the city of Ada went out recently as the city looks to crack down on some unsightly yards. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager has more on the response. If you did receive a blight letter, it’s asked that you take action before action is taken by local law enforcement.
FERTILE, MN—On Tuesday, R&J News told you about a special Fertile City Council meeting that would be held this coming Thursday. You can scratch that off your calendar. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden tells R&J News Thursday’s meeting has been canceled. That special closed session meeting was to consider the sale of property. Liden’s cancellation…
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Last week, Lake Park-Audubon Elementary band and music students performed concerts. Lake Park-Audubon Elementary Principal Craig Bahr says it’s interesting to hear the students’ improvement as the year goes on. Bahr says there is some bittersweet news about the Elementary music program at LPA. You can hear the latest Lake Park-Audubon School News Thursday afternoons…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School students and staff are on spring break beginning today, according to High School Principal Terry Baesler. It’s also noted that the Close Up group from Hillsboro is currently in Washington DC on their tour of our nation’s capitol. Baesler says 40 students are on this trip. On Monday, Hillsboro…
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BAGLEY, MN—The tenth annual Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day Dinner will be held Thursday night at the Bagley American Legion. Mike LaVoi of the In Country Vietnam Motorcycle Club says the dinner has grown in recent years. LaVoi also has a message for Vietnam Veterans about Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day. Once again, the Vietnam Veterans Appreciation…
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GRAND FORKS, ND—(From Valley News Live) Bail has been set at $1,000,000 for a homeless man who is accused of shooting at Grand Forks Police officers. 30-year-old Jeffrey Simpson, Jr. was charged Monday in connection with a shooting in the early morning hours of last Friday, March 22. According to court documents, Police removed Simpson’s…
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