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The Norman County East (NCE) FFA program has only been around for a couple years, and over those years there’s been a lot of turnout in their advisor position. However, after the hiring of a new Ag instructor this past summer the program is seeing stability, and growth. NCE FFA Advisor Hannah Baumgartner. As for…
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2026 is officially here, which means the Ada Bio Girls Chapter will be opening a new registration period soon. Tera Johnson of the Ada Bio Girls says their programming will be staying pretty similar to last year, but they will be expanding the amount of members and mentors who can join the Ada Bio Girls. …
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You’re invited out to Lake Bemidji State Park today, for a special event that will help you kick off 2026 on the right foot. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us more about what’s happening in the park today. More information about Lake Bemidji State Park can be seen on the park’s webpage…
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Northwest Minnesota has seen a lot of restaurants come and go over the last 114 years, but one that has stood the test of time is the Ness Cafe in Erskine, who are celebrating 114 years of business today. Ness Cafe Owner Tommy Helgeson tells us more about the history of the cafe, and the…
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The stories that made news with R&J News in 2025, presented by R&J News reporters, looking back in the archives with the local voices on local radio, reviewing each month and sharing the highlights from our reporting. January 2025 February 2025 March 2025 April 2025 May 2025 June 2025 July 2025 August 2025 September 2025…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Last week, almost 100 Minnesota mayors signed a letter to State lawmakers and Governor Tim Walz expressing “deep concern and growing frustration about the fiscal direction of the state and its increasing impact on our cities.” Mahnomen Mayor Curt Uran was one of the mayors who signed the letter. Uran emphasizes his desire to…
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The Department of Veterans Affairs recently implemented a new program for disabled veterans to help them receive health care for themselves and their families. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more about this program. Veterans and their families who would like to learn more about CHAMP VA should contact their county’s Veterans…
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The new year is upon us, and the Staff at Itasca State Park want to help you kick off 2026 on the right foot. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding a snowshoe event later this week on Friday. Cox says they will also be holding an event next week. More information…
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The City of Ada has made a lot of investments in 2025, whether it was to infrastructure, or programs, but one area that has seen some of the biggest return on investment is the city’s public safety departments. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson talks about the ways they have invested into these departments, and why…
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Businesses and nonprofits with primary operations in the northwest region are still eligible to apply for the PROMISE Act Grant via the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. The northwest region is comprised of twelve counties and two Tribal Nations in northwest Minnesota: Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake…
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