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Local festival-goers and autumn enthusiasts can look forward to high-stakes competition and festive traditions at the Ruffed House Fall Throwdown: Oktoberfest Games & Shenanigans. The community autumn celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, beginning at noon at the Ruffed Grouse Roadhouse in Lengby, offering a full afternoon of lively outdoor entertainment, food, and games.…
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MnDOT updated its bike system plan most recently prior to 2026 a full decade ago in 2026 and now they are adding a + to the title as they seek to include safety measures for the rising use of e-bikes and electric powered scooters. Recently, the organization also opened its public comment period for their…
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A major deadline is fast approaching for the Ada Municipal Complex Project, and city staff are counting down the days for this major milestone in the project. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen. Yesterday, R&J News told you about a change order passed by the Ada City Council in regards to the project, and Rasmussen…
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FARGO, ND—The American Red Cross is asking you to donate blood. Kimberly Vosseteig, executive director of the Eastern North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota chapter of the Red Cross, talks about the constant demand for blood donations. Vosseteig says there are incentives for you to donate blood. There’s more information online at https://RedCrossBlood.org
A number of beginning farmers in Minnesota will be getting grants from the State Department of Agriculture. Gareth Spears-Thomas of Clearwater County received a grant of nearly $6700 for welded pipe fencing for livestock production. Casey Schmit from Polk County received a $9000 grant to go toward a grain cart to haul harvested farm products. …
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The University of Minnesota Extension is inviting area residents to take part in their upcoming Equine and Wine educational workshop in Thief River Falls, but the registration deadline is fast approaching. Heather Dufault of Polk County Extension tells us more about the event. If this sounds like something you’d like to attend, dufault explains how…
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The Fall Harvest season is in full swing, and producers are reporting very mixed results for this year’s crop. While down from past years, Fred Lukens of Plant Power Agriculture says his crop is seeing higher yields compared to other area producers, especially in his soybeans. Lukens explained what he did to his soybean crop…
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Andrea Wilson of the Fosston Sportsman Club recently spoke with R&J News to discuss the clubs upcoming activities including the big banquet on October 24th at Ventures in Fosston. The Banquet will help support the non-profit organization give back to the community through their various community projects and will be $75 for a ticket to…
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The Norman County East Riverwatch program recently kicked off their 2026/2027, and are now gearing up for another successful season. NCE Riverwatch Advisor Hunter Schow tells us what her Riverwatchers have been up to. Schow also tells us what’s next for NCE Riverwatch. Schow says there has been a noticeable increase in Riverwatch membership,and excitement…
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