Local Radio
While it may not seem like it at times, the Red River Valley is one of the most unique landscapes in North America, but due to the flatness of the region, many are unaware of just how big the elevation differences are from one area of the valley to the other. R&J Ag Reporter Nick…
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Spring is right around the corner, which means that flood season is almost among us, and the question that’s asked each year is how much flooding can we expect? NDAWN Director & Climatologist Daryl Ritchison expects it to be a minor year for flooding, unless things change. As for what the rest of spring will…
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ADA, MN—The Norman County DFL will hold its annual convention next Monday, March 23 at the Ada Event Center. Norman County DFL Treasurer Sheila Capistran says regional candidates for State offices and the US House have agreed to speak at the convention. Capistran says you don’t have to be a registered member of the DFL…
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LAKE PARK, MN—Want your yard to look like the Easter bunny paid a visit? The Lake Park-Audubon National Honor Society will be scattering Easter eggs as a fundraiser…as Lake Park-Audubon National Honor Society advisor Dana Sabers explains. Sabers tells us how proceeds from the Egg My Yard campaign will be used. Here’s information on how…
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The Ontario Provincial Police say a routine traffic stop in Fort Frances, Ontario has led to multiple charges for an impaired driver.Officers with the Rainy River District Detachment stopped a vehicle March 12th that was travelling without licence plates. During the investigation, police say open alcohol was found within reach of the driver.As a result,…
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a supplemental budget plan Tuesday. Governor Walz said his supplemental is responsible, and tackles a number of affordability issues affecting Minnesotans statewide. Walz also shared more details on the budget which includes a cut to the tax rate. The Minnesota Legislature has until Monday, May 18 to pass legislation as…
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Its National Poison Prevention Week, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is warning parents and adults alike about the poison risk that comes from the use of E-Cigarettes, also known as vapes. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains. If you believe you or your child have been exposed to a toxic chemical Hansen explains…
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Approximately 3 out of 10 Americans will report a depression diagnosis in their lifetime and a Fosston man is sharing his experiences to spread awareness. While everyone’s experience with depression is different, Ben Miller says his battle with depression was like a rollercoaster. When people hear the term depression they usually think sadness, but Miller…
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Local Legion Chapters across the country are seeing their membership base grow older, and this issue has really started to affect the Twin Valley American Legion. Legion Commander Preston Halvorson says they are in major need of new younger members to carry on their services. Halvorson says they also welcome veterans from the Mahnomen Area,…
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Do you have a vintage Norman County based newspaper taking up space at home? If you answered yes, you may be able to help out the Norman County Historical Society. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society explains. Kitchell says the historical society is also looking for township records, and volunteers. Speaking of the…
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