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Oh Canada Show – Nov. 11th

For the Oh Canada Show, hosted by Ed Gackley every Tuesday morning 9-10am, it was a very special Remembrance Day Show for November 11th. He began his show with his usual Lakers interview, with today’s guests: Nick Fagnilli and Carter Deschamps. His next guest was Chris Martin And Morgan Redford from Suites 6, the new…
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Interview with a Veteran

As we mark Veterans Day and the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, longtime veteran Stan Hendrickson is reflecting on more than three decades of service.


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Minnesota Deer Opener Recap 

The Minnesota Deer opener was this past weekend. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden gives us a recap of opening weekend, and how area hunters fared on their hunts.  While the mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease testing period is over, Baden says there’s still ways you can get your deer tested.  While on the topic of…
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Twin Valley City Council Meeting Recap

Twin Valley City Council looking to implement a rental ordinance The Twin Valley City Council had discussions regarding the potential adoption of a rental ordinance at their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more about the ordinance, and its purpose. Bolton says the council also heard an update, and took…
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Norman Mahnomen Public Health promoting Child/Teen health 

Health Checkups are an important resource that all children/teens need, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging parents to consistently get their child examined by a health professional. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health tells us how often a child should be examined, as well as what things they should be screened for.  Carlsrud says…
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November 11, 2025 0

Ada Borup West to hold parent teacher conferences this week 

After shifting around their school schedules last week, the Ada Borup West School will be holding additional Parent Teacher Conferences this week, as well as their annual book fair. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us more.  The 2025 Minnesota Rifle Deer season officially kicked off this past weekend, and High School Principal Josh Carlson reminds…
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November 11, 2025 0

Polk County Commission to hold a special election next year

The Polk County Commission was recently hit with tragedy, and they are now tasked with filling a vacancy on the commission. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee tells us more about this vacancy, and how the seat will need to be filled.  Lee says the Polk County Commission will also be holding their annual budget hearing…
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November 11, 2025 0

Celebrate Veterans Day today 

Today is Veterans Day, and millions of Americans will be celebrating and saying thanks to those who have served in our military. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lyndia Blotsky, who explains why it’s important for all of us to celebrate Veterans Day today.  Blotsky encourages…
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November 11, 2025 0

How does Veterans Day differ from Memorial Day? 

Veterans Day is today, and one common error that people make is that they mistake Veterans Day for Memorial Day, and vice versa. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger explains the difference between the two holidays, and why it’s important to celebrate veterans today.  Rosenberger was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, which airs…
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School Matters – 11/10/2025

School Matters is a monthly program during Let’s Talk About where Beth Shermoen, Superintendent of ISD #361, joins us in the studio to talk about school events.


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