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Bowling fever hitting Norman County 

Bowling fever has hit Norman County, and dozens of youth bowlers across Norman County are flocking to Twin Valley each week to participate. Norman County Bowling Coach, and Owner of You Betcha Bowling in Twin Valley Jesse Keller says youth interest in bowling has been growing rapidly since first starting last year, with over thirty…
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September 10, 2025 0

Polk County Commission Update

Polk County Commission Chair Joan Lee is travelling on County business this week.  Lee spoke about her trip on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program. Then next week, the Polk County Board will get busy working on the County’s preliminary budget for 2026. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee was a guest on Monday’s Food For Thought…
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September 10, 2025 0

Fargo Man Injured In Motorcycle Accident

A Fargo man was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Monday afternoon near Barnesville.  The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened at 3:38pm Monday on I-94.  60-year-old Ronald Ellis of Fargo lost control of his motorcycle and went into the median ditch.  Ellis was taken to a Fargo hospital with life-threatening injuries.   


September 9, 2025 0

Twin Valley City Council continues budget discussions 

The Twin Valley City Council received some good news regarding their Herald Court Street project, at their city council meeting on Monday. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more.  During their public works update, Bolton says the council approved a sidewalk project. Bolton also shared a reminder to Twin Valley Homeowners, regarding their water…
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September 9, 2025 0

Ada Borup West approves proposed levy for 2026 

The School Budget and enrollment was a topic of discussion at the Ada Borup West School Board meeting meeting on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says there’s currently no surprises to report in their upcoming budget, and that enrollment has taken a dip from last year.  Cook says the school board also…
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September 9, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FFA hitting the ground running this September 

School may have just started, but Ada Borup West is hitting the ground running, as they have a number of different events and activities coming up this month. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage gives us a look into what they have going on this month.  Savage says Ada Borup West FFA is looking…
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September 9, 2025 0

City of Galesburg hosting 5th Annual Harvest Day

The City of Galesburg will be holding their 5th Annual Harvest Day celebration on Saturday, and all are invited to attend. Galesburg mayor Casey Eggermont says the day kicks off with the ever popular Pork Butt Cook Off, which is still open for registration.  Eggermont says there will be many other activities to do throughout…
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September 9, 2025 0

Operation Check Six Honor Fest 

Veterans organization Operation Check Six will be holding an Honor Fest this weekend in Lake Park. Operation Check Six Founder Dan Hudson says the day will be full of music performed by their Check Six Band.  Hudson says the Check Six Band is more than just a band of veterans playing cover songs.  Operation Check…
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September 9, 2025 0

New staff at the Mahnomen School 

There’s new staff at the Mahnomen School District. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson introduces us to some of the new staff members, who just wrapped up their first week of school as a part of the district.  In other school news, Pederson shares some reminders for parents/guardians who pick up and drop off their kids…
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September 9, 2025 0

Local Author celebrates Grandparents Day with Benedictine Living Community and Little Learners 

Residents from Benedictine Living Community and kids at Little Learners Child Care in Ada were joined by local author Amy Aanenson to celebrate Grandparents Day on Monday morning. Cassie Visser of Benedictine Living Community – Ada tells us more about this special day.  R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Aanenson after the…
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September 9, 2025 0