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On Tuesday, July 15, there will be an active shooter training at Northern Cass School from 3:00 to 10:00 pm. You will see a large presence of emergency personnel on site during this time. For everyone’s safety, please do not enter the building and stay clear of the area while the training is in progress.…
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The 89th Annual Northwest Water Carnival continues in Detroit Lakes this week, and the Detroit Lakes Jaycees have a full week of fun planned. Water Carnival Admiral April Asleson gives us a look into some of this week’s activities. Asleson says the Jaycees are also excited to unveil a pair of new events on Friday…
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The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) has set their levy and budget for 2026 as they get ready for some future projects. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip fills us in on what’s changing, and what it means moving forward. Sip also gave an update on potential funding coming in, as the Red River Watershed…
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Wildfire smoke has been a common occurrence across Minnesota during the summer, and the staff at Itasca State Park is offering you and your family an opportunity to learn more about wildfire with their annual Smokey Bear Day on Thursday. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more. More information can be seen…
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Back in 2023 the Minnesota Legislature passed the READ Act, with the goal to have every Minnesota child reading at or above grade level every year. The legislation has made many changes in education across Minnesota, and schools are continuing to see many changes come from it. Summer vacation is a great time for schools…
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ADA, MN—Last week, R&J News introduced you to Zander Brower, who was named the best male shooter on the Ada-Borup-West trap shooting team and the overall best shooter on the team. Today, we hear from Zara Bakke, who was chosen best female shooter on the team and the team’s most improved shooter. Bakke tells us…
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Norman County FSA director James Kruise was a recent guest on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program to discuss several programs. Kruise says the deadline for acreage reporting is this Tuesday, July 15. Kruise has another reminder for Norman County farmers. Kaleidoscope airs weekday mornings at 9 on KRJB 106.5 FM.
The Annual Twin Valley Town and Country Days celebration kicks off on Friday. Twin Valley Community Club President Mark Askelson previews some of the activities planned for this weekend, including the ever popular car show. Then on Sunday, things will slow down in Twin Valley, but Askelson says they still have a few events going…
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ADA, MN—The Log Cabin Museum near the Norman County Fairgrounds will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Wednesday. Solveig Kitchell, the curator of the Norman County Historical Society, says there’s going to be quite a celebration. Kitchell says the concert is BYOLC: bring your own lawn chair. Free will donations will be accepted for the dinner,…
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The Clay County Fair in Barnesville continues this weekend, and will officially wrap up on Sunday. Polk County Fair Board Representative James Kruize tells us what’s going on at the fair on Saturday. Kruize says things will then wrap up on Sunday, but not before another day of events and activities. More information regarding the…
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