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2 From Bagley Injured In Bemidji Accident

BEMIDJI, MN—Two women from Bagley were injured in a three vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in Bemidji. The Minnesota State Patrol says an SUV driven by 57-year-old Jodi Cardinal of Bagley was eastbound on Highway 2 around 1:30pm and an SUV driven by 64-year-old Linda Berge of Bagley was westbound on Highway 2 and a car…
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August 31, 2026 0

Missing Mayville Teen Found

MAYVILLE, ND—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  A 16-year-old Mayville boy who was reported missing last week has been found.  16-year-old Adrian Skye Garcia Spies was reported missing as a runaway last Wednesday.  The Traill County Sheriff’s Office says Garcia Spies has been located.  The Sheriff’s Office says no further…
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August 31, 2026 0

Dekko memberships available to area residents 

The Dekko Center has wrapped up most of their big projects, which makes now a great time to purchase a membership. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen says memberships are reasonably priced, and even free for many through their insurance.  Eggen says a membership gets you more than just access to their weight room.  With the…
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August 31, 2026 0

Itasca State Park starting to show signs of Fall 

The summer season is starting to wind down, and Itasca State Park is starting to show signs of the upcoming autumn season. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox invites everyone to come and check out the park, with things starting to change.  While their programming will start slowing down with school back in session,…
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August 31, 2026 0

Northwoods Caregivers seeking volunteers 

Last week, R&J News told you about  the Northwoods Caregivers, and the work they do in the communities across the Bemidji Area, but did you know that the organization is in need of volunteers? Northwoods Caregivers Executive Director Cindi Jernigan explains.  Jernigan says area businesses and organizations can also help, and as an example, she…
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August 31, 2026 0

Annual Ride for the Stones motorcycle ride to take place in Bagley this weekend

Coming up this Weekend, the Bagley Community will be coming together for the annual Ride for the Stones Veterans Motorcycle Ride, and all area motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to participate. Event founder Jeffrey Schemerhorn says the ride started as a way to honor deceased veterans.  Schemerhorn also tells us more about the ride, which he…
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August 31, 2026 0

Minnesota Bear Season Preview 

The Minnesota Bear season opens on Tuesday, and experts are expecting it to be a solid year for hunters.Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden gives us a preview of what hunters can expect this season.  Baden says hunters can also take advantage of the mourning dove season, which also opens on Tuesday.  More information on…
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August 31, 2026 0

Spots still available for annual Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation Hunting & Fishing Retreat 

The Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation will be holding their annual Hunting & Fishing Retreat September 17-20, and spots are still available to area veterans looking for the experience of a lifetime. Brad Dunham of the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation tells us more about the retreat.  Dunham says their retreats are more than just about hunting…
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August 31, 2026 0

MN Lt. Gov. Candidate Ben Schierer Visits Warroad

WARROAD, MN—Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Ben Schierer was in Warroad Friday afternoon, speaking with community members at the library about some of the challenges facing rural Minnesota and ideas for strengthening local communities. Schierer, the former Fergus Falls Mayor who has owned a small business, emphasized the importance of making state policies work for…
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August 30, 2026 0

Back to School Pedestrian Safety 

With some area schools returning to class next week, our communities will be seeing an influx of traffic in the mornings and afternoons, whether it be vehicles or pedestrians. If your child is one that likes to walk or bike to school Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health shares some pedestrian safety reminders that…
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August 28, 2026 0