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Norman County Field Day at Hanson Farm 

This Wednesday, local producers are invited to the Corey Hanson Farm near Gary, for a Field Day. Field Day host, and Norman County Soybean Growers Association Representative Corey Hanson tells us more about what they will be presenting.  Hanson says all are invited to this event, and he says there will also be some special…
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September 2, 2025 0

Norman County East welcoming students back today 

Excitement is in the air at the Norman County East School, as they will be welcoming kids back for the 2025/2026 school year. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says his staff have been hard at work the last week getting ready for the big day.  Kalina also shared a message to students, and parents…
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September 2, 2025 0

This week at Itasca State Park 

Now that Labor Day has passed, the staff at Itasca State have moved into their fall programming schedule. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have going on in the park this week.  Cox also gave us a look into their programming for this weekend.  More information, and a full schedule…
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September 2, 2025 0

Walk or Bike to School 

School is back in session for most area schools this week, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging families to walk or bike to school in the mornings. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says walking or biking to school has many benefits.  However, Myers says if your child is walking or biking to school,…
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September 2, 2025 0

First Coaches Corner of 2025-2026 Season

Check out the first Coaches Corner of the 2025-2026 Sports Season! I was joined by Special Guest Timm Ringhofer to start the season.


September 1, 2025 0

Broncos Drop Home Opener 40-20

The International Falls Broncos opened their season at home Friday night against Moose Lake–Willow River. Despite a strong fight, the Broncos trailed 27–14 at halftime and were slowed by three second-half fumbles, falling 40–20. Senior quarterback Hayden Swenson led the offense with 337 yards and three touchdowns… On defense, Kane Thompson anchored the team with…
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September 1, 2025 0

LBF Football Lose to Cromwell-Wright 54-32

The Littlefork–Big Falls Vikings kicked off their season Friday, hosting Cromwell-Wright. The Vikings were down 27–8 at halftime and despite a second-half rally, fell 54–32. They’ll be on the road Friday, September 5th at 7 p.m. against Kelliher/Northome.


September 1, 2025 0

2 Injured In Hawley Motorcycle Accident

HAWLEY, MN—Two people were taken to the hospital after their motorcycle collided with a sign Sunday afternoon in Hawley.  The Minnesota State Patrol says a motorcycle driven by 64-year-old Jay Jansen of Fargo was westbound on US Highway 10 near 225th Street just before 5pm when the motorcycle struck a sign.  Jansen and his passenger,…
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September 1, 2025 0

Hendrum Mayor Seeks Assistance

This past Thursday, officials from Norman County cities met with a representative from Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach’s office.  Hendrum Mayor Curt Johannsen says one thing he wants help for is repaving the city’s streets.  Johannsen says it’s well overdue. Something else on Johannsen’s “to do” list is improving the old Norman County West Elementary School, now…
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September 1, 2025 0

Shelly Grain Elevator Fire Update

SHELLY, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you Sunday.  Saturday night’s fire at the Shelly Grain Elevator was caused by embers from the August 8 fire re-igniting.  Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells R&J News the Shelly Fire Department was called at 8:07 Saturday night about flames coming from the grain elevator’s…
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September 1, 2025 0