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Grygla Lions holding annual Smelt Fry 

The Grygla Lions Club invites you to town this weekend, as they will be holding their annual Smelt Fry. Grygla Lions Club member Bryan Grove tells us more about the event.   This is a fundraiser for the Grygla Lions Club, and Grove tells us more about some of the ways they may use the money…
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April 9, 2025 0

Clearbrook-Gonvick Prom Saturday

CLEARBROOK, MN—Students at Clearbrook-Gonvick School are excited for their prom on Saturday.  Clearbrook-Gonvick student Joely Olson invites the public to attend their grand march. After the grand march, then what? Clearbrook-Gonvick prom advisor Jess Larson says planning for the prom began shortly after Christmas.  You can hear the latest Clearbrook-Gonvick school news Tuesday afternoons at…
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April 9, 2025 0

Severe Weather Awareness Week–Floods

R&J News continues its coverage of Severe Weather Awareness Week.  Today, our focus is on flooding.  Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson says there shouldn’t be worries about flooding this spring…..but you never can tell. Johanson says Norman County has had more than its share of flooding over the years. In fact, Norman County…
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April 9, 2025 0

Hawley Art Show Begins Thursday

HAWLEY, MN—The 56th annual Hawley Art Show and Sale gets under way Thursday night and runs through Sunday.  Sandy Maydole, one of the art show’s co-chairs, tells us how many artists are expected to participate. Maydole says there will also be special attractions on Thursday and Sunday. The Hawley Art Show and Sale will be…
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April 9, 2025 0

Ada City Council hears update on Ada Event Center 

The Ada City Council heard an update on the Ada Event Center at their meeting on Tuesday night, and lots of progress continues to be made. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us what’s been done, and what the project has coming up.  Larson says the city is also unfortunately looking for another inspector, after…
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April 9, 2025 0

Ada Borup West School Board renews operating referendum 

The Ada Borup West School Board approved the renewal of an operating referendum at their meeting on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook explains why the board was able to do this, and what it means for taxpayers in the district.  During the meeting Cook also gave the board a legislative update, and…
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April 8, 2025 0

Aging Matters Radio Show with George and Sue Fraik

George and Sue join Jess Langer, education & Volunteer Coordinator with Senior Linkage Line. Todays show discusses how the Senior Linkage Line can help. The Phone number to the Senior Linkage Line is 800-333-2433. Check out the website at minnesotahelp.info. Listen Every First Monday of the Month at 8:30 AM on Lakes Country 104.1FM and the…
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Mayor For a Day

Maci Rousseau, Winner of The Mayor for a Day Essay Contest. Four winners and Four honorable mention recipients were chosen for the 2024 competition which received a record 850 entries from across Minnesota.  Congratulations Marci!


April 8, 2025 0

National Public Health Week: Building Resilience for Health

It’s National Public Health Week, and R&J News is celebrating by highlighting the theme of each day this week, with help from Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health. Kjono tells us more about today’s theme, which is “Building Resilience for Health”.  R&J News will be sharing more about National Public Health Week in future…
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