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United Way of NE Minnesota Veterans Cash Raffle Drawing Party

We got to speak with Elizabeth Kelly of United Way of Northeastern Minnesota, where we discussed the organization’s United for Veterans whom is hosting a Cash Raffle Drawing Party on May 8th. Raffle ticketholders are invited to enjoy free appetizers and additional raffles while they await to find out if they are the big winner.…
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April 18, 2025 0

Hawley Foster Grandparent wins Volunteer of the Year Award

The Hawley School District will be holding a celebration next week to for Foster Grandparent Shirley Strand. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says the celebration is because Strand recently received a Volunteer of the Year award.  In other Hawley school news, Ellingson also reminds parents that unlike a lot of other area schools, Hawley does…
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April 18, 2025 0

Upcoming Music Performances at Ada Borup West 

Competition season may be over for the music department at Ada Borup West, but their spring concert season has only just begun. Ada Borup West Choir Instructor Tanya Kemper tells us what Ada Borup West Music has coming up for concerts in the near future.  Kemper says she’d really appreciate it if people came out…
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April 18, 2025 0

RSVP Crookston holding open house in Ada 

Volunteer Organization RSVP invites you to St Joseph Catholic Church in Ada next Thursday, as they will be holding a Meet and Greet. Jenniffer Manole of RSVP Crookston tells us more about the event.  Manole also told us more about RSVP Crookston, and the kind of work they do in our area communities.  If you…
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April 18, 2025 0

Hunting opportunities in Minnesota 

Minnesota offers many different opportunities to get outside, and do some hunting. One of the most popular seasons currently happening right now is the spring turkey season, which is a great opportunity for hunters of all experience levels. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us more.  Baden also reminds residents about the upcoming bear…
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April 18, 2025 0

Bike Safety Reminders

Biking season has arrived, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is reminding kids, and adults alike about the importance of bike safety Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks says one of the most important aspects of bike safety is choosing a bike that fits the rider.  For those using a second hand bike, or using…
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April 18, 2025 0

Waubun School Board Meets

WAUBUN, MN—Before Wednesday night’s regular Waubun School Board meeting, there was a public meeting on Federal educational programs.  Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says it’s a tough time for school districts, as they don’t know how much money they’ll be getting from Washington and St. Paul. During the actual school board meeting, the preliminary budget for…
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April 18, 2025 0

Shots Fired Near Twin Valley

A Moorhead man is facing charges after shots were fired in Norman County last Friday night.  According to the criminal complaint, a vehicle was driving at high speeds and shots were being fired out the window at 370th Street near Twin Valley.  The complaint goes on to say the vehicle stopped at a Twin Valley…
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April 17, 2025 0

Dekko Center seeing lots of usage after lengthy renovation project 

Over the last year, R&J News has been reporting on the renovation work that has been going on at the Dekko Center in Ada. During this project, access to the center has been inconsistent, as different portions of the center have been shut down due to work being done. This has opened the eyes to…
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April 17, 2025 0