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Wildfire smoke has been a common occurrence across Minnesota during the summer, and the staff at Itasca State Park is offering you and your family an opportunity to learn more about wildfire with their annual Smokey Bear Day on Thursday. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more. More information can be seen…
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Back in 2023 the Minnesota Legislature passed the READ Act, with the goal to have every Minnesota child reading at or above grade level every year. The legislation has made many changes in education across Minnesota, and schools are continuing to see many changes come from it. Summer vacation is a great time for schools…
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The Annual Twin Valley Town and Country Days celebration kicks off on Friday. Twin Valley Community Club President Mark Askelson previews some of the activities planned for this weekend, including the ever popular car show. Then on Sunday, things will slow down in Twin Valley, but Askelson says they still have a few events going…
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ADA, MN—The Log Cabin Museum near the Norman County Fairgrounds will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Wednesday. Solveig Kitchell, the curator of the Norman County Historical Society, says there’s going to be quite a celebration. Kitchell says the concert is BYOLC: bring your own lawn chair. Free will donations will be accepted for the dinner,…
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ADA, MN—Last week, R&J News introduced you to Zander Brower, who was named the best male shooter on the Ada-Borup-West trap shooting team and the overall best shooter on the team. Today, we hear from Zara Bakke, who was chosen best female shooter on the team and the team’s most improved shooter. Bakke tells us…
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Norman County FSA director James Kruise was a recent guest on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program to discuss several programs. Kruise says the deadline for acreage reporting is this Tuesday, July 15. Kruise has another reminder for Norman County farmers. Kaleidoscope airs weekday mornings at 9 on KRJB 106.5 FM.
The Clay County Fair in Barnesville continues this weekend, and will officially wrap up on Sunday. Polk County Fair Board Representative James Kruize tells us what’s going on at the fair on Saturday. Kruize says things will then wrap up on Sunday, but not before another day of events and activities. More information regarding the…
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History isn’t just about wars, speeches, documents and dates. It’s also about what people wore, what they did and what was included in their daily lives. The Mahnomen County Historical Society is looking for things to include in future exhibits. Terry Schoenborn is a volunteer with the historical society. You can contact the Mahnomen County…
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The Northwest Water Carnival in Detroit Lakes have a full weekend of events and activities planned this weekend across Detroit Lakes. April Asleson of the Detroit Lakes Jaycees previews Saturday’s activities. Asleson says the fun continues into Sunday with their annual Family Day. More information and a full schedule of Water Carnival events can be…
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Summer programming at Itasca State Park continues into this weekend, and all are invited to see what the park has to offer. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into some of the events going on today. Cox says they also have a lot planned for Sunday. More information can be seen on…
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