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Labor Day is coming up on Monday, which means it’s just about time for the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) to return to Rollag this weekend. WMSTR Representative Kee Groshong says there will be something for everyone at this year’s reunion. Every year, there’s a new feature exhibit on display, and Groshong says this…
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He’s been the voice of Fosston Radio for over 40 years, but Monday marked the end of an era ,as it was the last time that listeners would turn on their radio in the morning, and not hear Tom Lano telling them about the latest news, sports, or weather conditions. R&J News had the chance…
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For many years, Clay County has been a shotgun only zone for the Minnesota Deer Season, but changes in the Minnesota Legislature made it so the county could make their own decision in allowing the use of rifles. Rob Baden of the Minnesota DNR says Clay County has been hard at work the past year,…
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It’s been a dry summer in the Red River Valley. Will it also be a dry fall? Chad Merrill, Senior Meteorologist with AccuWeather, has the answer. Merrill points out that Fargo has had 3.76 inches of rain this summer, making it the 8th driest on record; while Grand Forks has had 7.6 inches of rain–the…
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NASHWAUK, MN—A woman from McIntosh was injured in a two vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in Itasca County. The Minnesota State Patrol says a hatchback driven by 36-year-old Hannah Hill of Grand Marais was crossing US Highway 169 from County Road 86 in Nashwauk around 12:30pm Sunday when a minivan driven by 50-year-old Heather Smith of…
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BEMIDJI, MN—Two women from Bagley were injured in a three vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in Bemidji. The Minnesota State Patrol says an SUV driven by 57-year-old Jodi Cardinal of Bagley was eastbound on Highway 2 around 1:30pm and an SUV driven by 64-year-old Linda Berge of Bagley was westbound on Highway 2 and a car…
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MAYVILLE, ND—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. A 16-year-old Mayville boy who was reported missing last week has been found. 16-year-old Adrian Skye Garcia Spies was reported missing as a runaway last Wednesday. The Traill County Sheriff’s Office says Garcia Spies has been located. The Sheriff’s Office says no further…
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The Dekko Center has wrapped up most of their big projects, which makes now a great time to purchase a membership. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen says memberships are reasonably priced, and even free for many through their insurance. Eggen says a membership gets you more than just access to their weight room. With the…
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The summer season is starting to wind down, and Itasca State Park is starting to show signs of the upcoming autumn season. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox invites everyone to come and check out the park, with things starting to change. While their programming will start slowing down with school back in session,…
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The Minnesota Bear season opens on Tuesday, and experts are expecting it to be a solid year for hunters.Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden gives us a preview of what hunters can expect this season. Baden says hunters can also take advantage of the mourning dove season, which also opens on Tuesday. More information on…
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