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Hawley City Council Meets 

The Hawley City Council approved a request for tax forfeited land from the county at their meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner fills us in on the details, and what the land might be used for.  Neuner says the city council also took the next step in a number of city projects,…
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September 20, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac Tailgate Benefit

ERSKINE, MN—If you’re going to Friday night’s Fertile-Beltrami at Win-E-Mac football game, come hungry.  Win-E-Mac Dean of Students Brady Langemo explains. Once again, this free will offering meal will be prior to Friday night’s football game at Win-E-Mac, when the Patriots host Fertile-Beltrami.  You can hear the Falcons and Patriots Friday night on KKCQ-FM with…
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September 20, 2024 0

Dr Vicki Fingalson to be inducted into Ada Borup West Hall of Fame on Saturday 

On Saturday Ada Borup West Class of 1990 Graduate, and professional musician Dr Vicki Fingalson will be one of six individuals to be inducted into the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame. R&J News was able to catch up with Fingalson who says she’s humbled to be a part of this year’s hall of fame…
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September 20, 2024 0

Ag Fest Recap 

The first ever Ag Fest, brought to you by KRJB Radio and The Money Farm wrapped up on Thursday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Allison Thompson of the Money Farm to recap how the morning went, and what she discussed during her presentation.  Revier also moderated the event, and he highlights some…
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September 19, 2024 0

One Injured in SUV/Train Collision in Buxton

An 18-year-old male was seriously injured when his SUV collided with a train Thursday morning in Buxton.  According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the SUV was going east on 15th Street NE.  A train headed south where 15th Street intersects with the train crossing.  The SUV hit the train and was dragged about 50…
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September 19, 2024 0

International Water Institute: Who are they, and what do they do? 

International Water Institute Executive Director Chuck Fritz joined Rob Sip of the Red River Watershed Management Board on the KRJB Kaleidoscope on Wednesday. The International Water Institute (IWI) plays a big role in water management across the Red River Basin, but many are unfamiliar with the work they do. Fritz gives us a brief explanation…
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September 19, 2024 0

Casting with Cops in Bemidji 

The Bemidji Police Department, and Bemidji Parks and Recreation are teaming up on Friday for the Casting With Cops youth fishing event at Diamond Point Park on Lake Bemidji. Emma Realing of Bemidji Parks and Recreation tells us what we can expect.  Reeling says youth will not need a fishing license to participate, and that…
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September 19, 2024 0

Ada Event Center Update 

It’s been almost eight months since the closure of the Ada Event Center due to structural issues, and progress continues to be made slowly. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives an update on the project.  Despite struggles early on, Larson says that they have come to a favorable agreement with their insurance company over what…
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September 19, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac School Board Meets 

The Win-E-Mac School Board approved their proposed levy at their meeting on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says the board approved a slight levy increase, and will approve the finalized levy later this year.  Cook says the board also approved the hiring of some new staff members, but says they’re still looking to fill…
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September 19, 2024 0

Weekend Events at Itasca State Park 

Fall programming at Itasca State Park is starting to ramp up this weekend. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the events and programs happening on Friday, and early Saturday.  Late Saturday evening, and  Sunday, Cox says they have even more programming, and events with a fall theme.  More information on Itasca State…
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September 19, 2024 0