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Traill County Veterans Service Office to Honor Vets with Blue Christmas Program

The Traill County Veterans Service Office will hold their annual Blue Christmas remembrance service next week. The program will be Wednesday, December 11th at 6pm in the Traill County Courthouse Community Room. Veterans Service Officer, La Lynda Blotsky, shares the details of the program. Blotsky says it’s a great reminder on the importance of the…
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December 6, 2024 0

Hillsboro’s Community Christmas Concert Set for Sunday

An annual tradition of song continues this year in Hillsboro. Our Saviors Lutheran Church hosts the annual Community Christmas Concert, Sunday at 7pm. Director, Linda Hawn, shares this year’s theme and the show’s list of performers. Again, this year’s concert will be Sunday at 7pm at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. There is no…
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December 6, 2024 0

Flom Lions hosting annual Pancake Feed 

The Flom Area Lions Club invites you to Flom on Sunday for their annual Santa Day and Pancake Feed. Jolee Habedank of the Flom Area Lions fills us in on the details.  Again that’s Sunday, December 8 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Flom Hall.


December 6, 2024 0

Sandhill River Watershed Update 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in Nisswa Minnesota for the Annual Minnesota Watershed Annual Conference and had the opportunity to catch up with April Swenby of the Sandhill River Watershed District out of Fertile. Swenby tells us more about the Sandhill River Watershed and what makes them unique.  Swenby also highlighted some of the…
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December 6, 2024 0

Beware of Scams during the Holidays 

The Holidays are a time of giving and charity, but there are bad actors out there who may be trying to take advantage of your good deeds. Kyle Larson of Frandsen Bank and Trust in Ada says people should be cautious of scammers during the Holiday, and he highlights some of the scams that tend…
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December 6, 2024 0

Ice Fishing Season Reminders 

People across the State of Minnesota have started taking to lakes across the state for the Winter 2024/2025 Ice Fishing Season. With the ice still in its early stages the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds fishermen to take proper safety precautions while on the ice. Northwest MN Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares some safety…
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December 6, 2024 0

Off Peak Program can save you money on your electric bill  

Earlier this week R&J News shared some things you can do this winter to cut down on your energy bill, but did you know that most energy providers also offer voluntary programs to their customers and members that could also lower your energy bill? Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric in Mahnomen tells us more…
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December 6, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac School Update 

The Win-E-Mac Honors Society is currently accepting donations for a pair of community service projects they are putting on. Win-E-Mac Principal Casey Reierson tells us more about these projects, and what they’re currently looking for.  Reierson says forms recently went out to students regarding a career choice and exploration program the school recently started, and…
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December 6, 2024 0

Driving Through A Squall

If you were driving Wednesday morning when a snow squall went through the area, you were probably pretty shaken.  The sudden outburst of snow and strong winds made driving treacherous.  Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman was one of those driving when the snow squall hit and he talks about his experience and what you should…
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December 6, 2024 0