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Work being done at Norman County Raceway 

If you drove by the Norman County fairgrounds this weekend, you might have noticed some construction work being done at the Norman County Raceway. Norman County raceway track promoter Jake Bitker tells us what’s being done.  Bitker says the new grand stand will be built like the old grand stand, and he gives a rough…
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May 10, 2025 0

Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers this Fishing Opener 

Its opening weekend for the Minnesota Fishing opener, and over a half million anglers from across Minnesota are expected to take to Minnesota’s 10,000 plus lakes, and rivers. Minnesota DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen reminds these anglers to do their park in stopping the spread of invasive species to Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.  Once your boat…
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May 10, 2025 0

Hawley school holds open house for new middle school, and renovation project 

Earlier this week, the Hawley School District held an open house to showcase all the construction work that has been going on at the school for the past year. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson tells us how the event went.  Anderson was a guest on the Hawley School News, which airs Thursdays at 1:15…
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May 10, 2025 0

Borup Mother’s Day Smelt Fry

BORUP, MN—It’s been a Mother’s Day tradition in Borup.  The Borup Community Club is holding its annual Mother’s Day Smelt Fry this Sunday.  Jen Myers is President of the Borup Community Club. Myers says the smelt fry is a long-standing tradition in Borup. Myers says there will also be tickets for the Borup Community Club’s…
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May 10, 2025 0

Minnesota Fishing Opener Saturday

CROSSLAKE, MN—Minnesota’s fishing season begins Saturday.  One of the state’s traditions is the Governor’s Fishing Opener.  This year, Governor Tim Walz is in Crosslake for the 77th annual Governor’s Fishing Opener.  R&J Broadcasting’s Roberta Hancock is in Crosslake and spoke to the Governor about changes to the Fishing Opener over the years. Governor Walz also…
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May 9, 2025 0

Crookston Diocese Bishop Cozzens Statement on Pope Leo XIV

TO: Diocese of Crookston FaithfulFROM: The Most Rev. Andrew H. CozzensDATE: May 8, 2025RE: Message from Bishop Andrew Cozzens on Pope Leo XIV We have a pope! We are so grateful to God to welcome Pope Leo XIV!  I don’t know about you, but the experience of the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and the election of…
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May 9, 2025 0

Fosston FFA Banquet is Saturday 

The Fosston FFA Chapter will be wrapping up their 2024/2025 season this Saturday with their Annual Chapter Banquet. Fosston FFA Advisor Myla Donovan tells us what Fosston FFA has planned for the event.  Again that’s this Saturday starting at 6:00 PM  in the Fosston High School Gym.


May 9, 2025 0

Lake Park Audubon Middle School receives award 

The Lake Park Audubon School District was recently given an award from the State of Minnesota. Lake Park Audubon High School Principal Lori Zick tells us more about this award.  Zick also tells us more about the things Lake Park Audubon has done throughout the school year to be given this award.  Zick was a…
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May 9, 2025 0

Fishing Opener Reminders 

The Minnesota Fishing Opener kicks off on Saturday, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to keep our waters, and yourself safe this fishing season. DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares some safety reminders for those going out on Minnesota’s waters.  Olson says anglers should also be aware of their boat capacity…
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