Santa Coming To Fertile
Fertile will be celebrating Santa Day this coming Saturday, December 9. Stacy Erickson, president of the Fertile Community Club, has details. Once again, that’s this Saturday, December 9 at the Fertile Community Center.
Mayport Winterfest
The Mayport Community Club will be holding their annual Winterfest celebration from December 7 through 9. Event organizer Cassie Braaten highlights some of the events that will be going on during their opening night on Thursday. The fun continues into Friday afternoon with a full schedule of events for people of all ages. For more…
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Rydell and Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge Christmas Bird Count
The Rydell and Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge welcomes you to attend the Annual Christmas Bird Count of Thursday, December 14. Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen tells us more about this bird watching event Even though a lot of Minnesota birds have migrated for the winter, Knutsen says there are still plenty…
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35th Annual Sox For Kids Benefit Auction
The Hatton Men’s Club will be hosting this year’s 35th Annual Sox For Kids Benefit Auction on Saturday, December 9 starting at 6:00 in the Hatton Community Center. Benefit Representative Ben Cigelske highlights the event. Cigelske also shared what their fundraising goal is and how much each individual child gets. If you are interested in…
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Ice Fishing Tips and Tricks
The ice fishing season is here and that means fishermen of many ages and experience will be taking the ice to test their luck, and Minnesota DNR Area Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares some advice for those trying to get into the sport. R&J News will share more ice fishing advice with Nathan Olson throughout…
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Minnesota DNR reminds ice fishers about ice safety
As the Ice on Minnesota lakes and rivers continue to freeze over and ice fishers across the state start to take to the ice the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to stay on shore until there’s at least four inches of new, clear ice. While 4 inches of new, clear ice is the…
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Moorhead Police Department Mourns the loss of one of their K9s
The Moorhead Police Department is mourning the loss of their Police K9 Zeke. The Moorhead Police Department announced that Zeke passed away unexpectedly over the weekend due to an acute medical emergency while at home. They say On Saturday, December 2, K9 Zeke was at home with his family when he began showing distress. Officer…
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Norman County East Make it and Take it
The Norman County East School District is hosting a Make it and Take it workshop for their students and their families today from 5:00 to 6:45. Norman County East High School Principal Raina Askin explains what this program is and what people can expect. Families and their children aged birth till 6th grade are invited…
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Merkens Receives Heritage Award
A member of the Norman County Fair Board has received a national award. Don Merkens received a Heritage Award last week from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions. Merkens tells R&J News about the award. Merkens has been with the Norman County Fair since 1986 and he talks about changes at the Fair since…
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National Influenza Vaccination Week
This is National Influenza Vaccination Week. In other words, it’s a reminder to get a flu shot. Kelsey Merkens is a public health registered nurse with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health. Merkens says flu shots are for all of us, but especially the very young and older populations. While there may not be many flu cases yet,…
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