Local Radio
The Norman/Mahnomen County Chapter of Project Linus invites you to Gary this weekend, for their annual Make a Blanket Day. Organization representative Kay Oakland tells us more about Project Linus, and the work they do. Oakland also tells us more about their upcoming Make a Blanket Day event, and what will happen with the blankets…
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The Ada City Council met in regular session on Tuesday night. The Council got an update on the 2024 audit. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the 2024 audit has now been closed. Mayor Hintz says the numbers look good. Union negotiations was a topic of discussion at Tuesday night’s Ada City Council meeting. Ada Mayor…
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Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen recently toured northwest Minnesota. R&J News spoke to Petersen about his visit. We’ll have more from Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen on what he and ag producers might expect from the 2026 Minnesota Legislature in future newscasts.
The Ada Borup West School Board agreed to make some changes to their elementary playground, at their meeting on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says the changes are coming, because of some concerns regarding ADA compliance. MCA test scores from last year were also brought to the school board during the meeting,…
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It’s MEA break this week, and the Staff at Itasca State Park invite you to the park this week to celebrate. Lead Park Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding a couple different programs at the park over MEA Break, and that you and your family are invited to participate. Cox says you can…
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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 Twin Valley Scouts are currently seeking new members to join their ranks. Twin Valley Scout Master Tina Lacy explains how your child can start to get involved with the scouts, and the kind of activities you’d get the opportunity to participate in. While in the past, the Boy Scouts have been a boy only…
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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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