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Starting next Monday, there will be a new Deputy joining the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us more. Fall says it’s exciting to be able to fill the position, as police officers have become very hard to find at times. You can learn more, and get updates from the Norman…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Traill District Health is reminding its Residents about the breast cancer resources available to them. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health says one resource women can take advantage of is their Women’s Way program. Stallman also shares some other reminders, that women should not only be practicing during…
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The Twin Valley City Council put a bow on a number of city projects at their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton has the details. The Twin Valley City Council also heard a law enforcement update from the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, and Bolton says the city is very happy with how…
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FOSSTON, MN—Monday night’s Fosston City Council meeting included several items regarding the city’s airport–paying bills for construction and approving land leases. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide talks about the airport. The Fosston City Council also approved a payment to Gordon Construction for the Berge Park trail and sidewalk project. Heide says the Council approved looking…
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The East Polk Heritage Center will be hosting a special event later this year, about some of the speakeasies that popped up over Polk County during the Prohibition Era. Program presenter Caleb Curfman tells us more about his event. Curfman says they are currently looking for community members with knowledge or stories about these speakeasies,…
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The Norman County East Ag Education and FFA Programs are currently seeking donations of your excess or leftover gardening supplies. Norman County East Ag, and FFA Advisor Hannah Baumgartner explains why, and how the donations will be utilized. Baumgartner says the Norman County East FFA Chapter is currently holding a fundraiser, and she explains how…
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The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Harvest continues to move along. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier gives that latest harvest update from American Crystal Sugar. Stay tuned to R&J News on KRJB, KRJM, and KKCQ for more updates on area harvests, or go to the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.
This past June, the Bemidji Area was hit with a massive storm that left millions of dollars in damages, and one entity that is still dealing with the fallout from the storm is Lake Bemidji State Park. Park Assistant Park Manager Shannon Bungart tells us more. Bungart says this downed vegetation has also put them…
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Later this week on Saturday, local historian Caleb Curfman will be giving a lecture at the Fosston Event Center, about the lives of some Minnesota Civil War soldiers. Curfman tells us more about this event, and the unique situation he will be covering. Curfman also tells us more about his presentation. During his research, Curfman…
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The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) will be wrapping up their 2024/2025 season next weekend, with their annual Conference Championship at the Brainerd High School. Brainerd Robotics Coach Brian Bordwell gives us a preview of next week’s event. Bordwell also tells us what you can expect from the event in a competition sense. As with…
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