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Fall colors are a must see this time of year in Minnesota, and Itasca State Park is one of the best locations in the state to witness these fall colors. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a fall color forecast, as some trees have begun to change for fall. Cox also gives her best…
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During his Ask a Chief segment on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager was asked whether a police officer can park on an easement to run radar for traffic enforcement. Hager tells us what the law allows them to do. Hager also highlights some other places that officers are able to park for…
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Tomorrow is the Start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is raising awareness all month long. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health tells us why Breast Cancer Awareness Month is so important. Carlsrud says the best way to prevent breast cancer is to do constant mammogram screenings, as well as self examinations…
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Minnesota’s fall hunting seasons are in full swing, and the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges offer many opportunities for hunters to hunt the refuge’s grounds. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutson talks more about the archery deer opportunities at Rydell and Glacial Ridge, and he shares some reminders for those who do decide to hunt on…
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FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council held a special meeting Monday night to settle several issues. Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew says one of those was hiring a new city attorney. Council members Mary Keifert, Amanda Bosman and Eileen Todahl voted to hire Cynthia Kirchoff as city attorney. It was also revealed at Monday’s meeting there was…
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The Norman County East School will be holding their first ECFE Class of the year on Tuesday night, and area families are invited to attend. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more. Again that’s Tuesday evening starting at 5:15 PM at the Norman County East School. The event is free to attend, and…
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Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon, and Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth were in Washington DC recently. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with the superintendents after the trip, and Spaeth tells us what the trip was for, and how it went. Spaeth also explains why faster payments are important for a school district like Waubun. …
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In a time where housing rates continue to rise, Benedictine Living Community – Ada is happy to announce that they will be decreasing their rent rates. BLC Ada Executive Director Morgan Hviding tells us more. Hviding says they do have openings available at BLC Ada, and she encourages anyone who’s interested to come to an…
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FOSSTON, MN—This is Homecoming Week at Fosston High School. Fosston Principal Don Donarski goes over the week’s dress up days. Donarski says those aren’t the only activities planned for this week at Fosston. And a reminder that Fosston’s Homecoming football game against Rothsay this Friday will kick off at 6pm, an hour earlier than usual. …
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Throughout the year R&J News has been speaking with area law enforcement officers as a way to get to know them better. Next up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Nikle, who tells us more about himself, and why he went into law enforcement. Nikle says one interesting role he…
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