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The General Federation of Women’s Club Chapter out of Waubun is currently seeking donations for their International Day of Service Project. Chapter representatives Connie Soch and Linda Blue tell us more about the GFWC, and the work they do in our community. Soch also tells us more about the service project that the GFWC is…
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Norman County DWI Court is celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary today, and they invite you to the Norman County Courthouse to celebrate, and learn more about the program. Norman County attorney Elizabeth Brainerd tells us more. Brainerd tells us more about DWI Court, and the benefits it has in our area communities. Again, that will…
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Fair Meadow Nursing Home of Fertile and the University of Minnesota-Crookston have received over $244,000 in workforce development grants from the State of Minnesota’s Dual Training Grant Program. Fair Meadow received $79,200 and UMC received $165,000. That money will go toward giving 37 employees with on-the-job training and the chance to receive credentials in health…
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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 Alex Saric of the Ada Police Department. Officer Saric tells us more about his law enforcement background, as well as how he ended up in…
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Smiley’s Rescue of Fertile is currently seeking homes for a plethora of dogs and cats in their care. Sidney Williams of Smiley’s Rescue says they are at full capacity, and she also explains how you can start the adoption process. Williams says they are also continuing to promote the practice of saying and neutering, and…
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BAGLEY, MN—With the Clearwater County Fair now underway, dozens of young people involved in 4-H are showing off their projects. Clearwater County 4-H Extension Educator Kara Waldvogel reminds us that 4-H isn’t only for agriculture. Waldvogel talks about the range of projects on display at the fair. Waldvogel was speaking to R&J Broadcasting’s Dawson Peterson. …
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BAGLEY, MN—It’s fair time once again. This time, it’s in Bagley, where the Clearwater County Fair runs now through Sunday. Whitney Visser says everyone is ready for a great fair. Visser says there’s plenty of entertainment on tap Wednesday night. She says there’s also a special trivia contest Wednesday night at the Stage in the…
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ADA, MN – On Tuesday, the Ada Chamber of Commerce hosted the Night to Unite 2025, an opportunity for those in the area to get to know the officers, agencies and staff that protect and serve our area. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall says an event like this is very beneficial for his department and…
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Changes have been made to the student handbook at the Fosston School District. Fosston High School Principal Don Donarski says one of the changes that parents and students need to be aware of is a tweak to the schools cell phone policy. Donarski says parents and students should also be aware of the school’s policy…
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July may be coming to an end, but summer programming season continues into August at Itasca State Park. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the programming going on this week. Cox also gave us a look into some of the events they have planned for this weekend. For more information about…
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