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Aurora Center for the Arts holding Auditions for Matilda this week

Coming up later this week, the Aurora Center for the Arts and Wellbeing will be holding Auditions for their Winter Musical, and all area residents are invited to audition. Aurora Center Representative Abbie Pearson tells us more.  Pearson says you should also mark October 13 on your calendar, as they will be welcoming a very…
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September 15, 2026 0

New Exhibit Coming To Thief River Falls

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council announced yesterday that they are bringing a new exhibit to their gallery at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls. The exhibit, Self-Taught Artists, Self-Told Stories: a folk art exhibit, will run through November and will have 110 unique pieces of folk art which include Indigenous beading, acrylic…
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September 15, 2026 0

What is the powergrid and how is it expanding 

Often after a storm or severe weather event, you often hear the term “powergrid” and how it was impacted, but what is it, and how does it work? During the Farm and Field Show, R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Minnkota CEO Matt McLennon who answered this question.  While they’re always trying to…
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September 15, 2026 0

New E-Liscensing System in place for upcoming Hunting Seasons

The Minnesota Deer and Waterfowl Seasons are fast approaching, and hunters need to be aware of a number of new changes that are underway when it comes to purchasing a license. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden explains.  Baden says it’s going to be important for hunters to purchase their licenses and tags early this…
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September 15, 2026 0

Norman County to move back to Judge rotation 

Norman County has seen a number of changes to its court system over the last few years, and it will once again be going through some big changes over the next couple of months. Norman County Attorney Liz Brainard says Norman County will once again be going to a rotating judge system, and she explains…
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September 15, 2026 0

Ulen-Hitterdal Students To Hear Anti-Bullying Speech

ULEN, MN—Students in grades 5 through 12 at Ulen-Hitterdal will hear a special presentation Wednesday afternoon.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson talks about the guest speaker. You can hear the latest news from the Ulen-Hitterdal School Monday afternoons at 1:10 on KRJB 106.5 FM. 


September 15, 2026 0

Norman County Road 19 Repaving Uses New Method

ADA, MN—If you’re driving north of Ada, you may have noticed a repaving project on Norman County Road 19.  What you may not know is the way the road is being repaved is quite different.  Keith Berndt, engineer for the Norman County Highway Department, explains. Berndt says there are advantages to this new style of…
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September 15, 2026 0

New Fall Attraction “Pumpkin Patch Corner” Set to Open Near Red Lake Falls

Red Lake Falls, MN – Fall is in the air, and a new family-driven destination is making its debut near Red Lake Falls. “Pumpkin Patch Corner” celebrates its grand opening this Friday, September 18th. Co-owner Ryan Brumwell says the project started nearly a year ago on a former 10-acre asparagus plot. Building out the plot…
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September 15, 2026 0

Fertile City Council Meets

FERTILE, MN—At Monday night’s regular meeting, the Fertile City Council set its preliminary tax levy for 2027.  Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew tells us what the levy is. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden told the Council the proposed budget includes a 3 percent pay increase, plus a 12 and a half percent increase in water and…
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September 15, 2026 0

Ada Resident reflects on life in Nazi Germany 

Coming up later this week, Ada’s very own Annelee Woodstrom will be celebrating her 100th Birthday. While she has been in Ada most of her life, it hasn’t always been home, as she actually grew up in Germany during the rise of Adolf Hitler. R&J News had the chance to talk with Annelee, who talks…
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