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Christina Riepe, the daughter of Norman County Native Russell Riepe is back in the region, after spending the last few years doing missionary work in Nigeria. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Riepe, who tells us more about herself, and the work she does. Riepe also tells us what a typical day…
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The General Federation of Women’s Club Chapter out of Waubun is currently seeking donations for their International Day of Service Project. Chapter representative Connie Soch tells us more about their service project. Soch says the GFWC is also looking for new members to join their ranks. A full list of donation drop off locations and…
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Mack Woods, a resident of Ranier, MN decided that the best way to celebrate Ranier Days 2025 is to make a large 20ft pike. Ed Gackley got to speak to him about his creation. Then, Marsha Enzmann who helped Mack to make the fish joined us in the studio. Be sure to see the giant…
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SHELLY, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. Firefighters remain on the scene where the Shelly Grain Elevator was destroyed by a fire early this morning. Norman County Public Information Officer Liz Brainard has the latest information. US Highway 75 has been closed through Shelly since this morning. Brainard was asked…
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SHARON, ND—There have been many reports of storm-related damage in Steele County. Steele County Sheriff Wayne Beckman says most of the damage was in Sharon, where there were toppled bins and roofs peeled off buildings, as well as downed trees and power lines. There’s no word when power will be restored in Sharon. Meanwhile, in…
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SHELLY, MN—The Shelly Grain Elevator was destroyed by a fire early Friday morning. Firefighters from across the region were called to the scene at 5:16am. Crews from Shelly, Ada, Hillsboro, Twin Valley, Fertile, Fisher, Gary, Perley, Hendrum, Halstad, Moorhead, Grandin, Borup, Beltrami, Buxton, Waubun, Climax and rural East Grand Forks responded to the fire. Norman…
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Multiple law enforcement agencies from the Grand Forks and East Grand Forks Communities will be coming together this weekend to put on the Annual Law Enforcement 10-78 5K in East Grand Forks. Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Swang tells us more about the 5K, and how you can participate. Swang says this event is more…
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The Missoula Children’s Theatre is in Ada this week, and they’re partnering with the Ada Summer Children’s Theatre to put on multiple shows starting this afternoon. GiGi Solseng of the Ada Community Theatre tells us more. Emma Bryant and Em Hodge of the Missoula Children’s Theatre tell us what we can expect from this year’s…
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The Ada Girl Scouts will be holding a fundraiser at the Dekko Center this weekend, and the community is invited out to come learn more about Ada’s newest organization. Ada Girl Scout Leader Bonnie Ballard tells us what the girls have planned this weekend. Ballard says the fundraiser is also a good opportunity for the…
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