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Riverwatch Celebrating 30 years 

It’s a big year for area Riverwatch chapters, as the organization is celebrating its 30 year anniversary this year. Organization representative Danni Halvorson explains what Riverwatch is, and he also tells us more about the different activities Riverwatch offers to area students.  Since its founding 30 years ago, Riverwatch has seen massive growth. Halvorson talks…
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March 25, 2025 0

Gary Cares hosting women’s self defense class 

After receiving a grant earlier this year, Gary Cares will be offering a women’s self defense class to area women. Self defense instructor Penny Ellingworth tells us more about this upcoming class, and what she will be covering.  Ellingworth also told us more about her background as a self defense instructor.  Lastly, Ellingworth encouraged everyone…
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March 25, 2025 0

House GOP Caucus shares concerns with Governor’s fraud prevention plans 

The Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy committee received an overview on the Governor’s plans for fraud prevention, and the House GOP Caucus is voicing some of their concerns with plans. Committee Chair Rep. Kristin Robbins tells us some of the GOP’s concerns with the plan, and she also tells us what…
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March 25, 2025 0

Grammy Award winning artist gives advice to those wanting to pursue a career in music 

The Red River Valley is full of talented musicians, and for many of them, they may be interested in making music their career. For many however, they don’t know where to start. Marty Roe is the lead singer for the Grammy Award Winning country music band Diamond Rio, and he shares some of his best…
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March 25, 2025 0

Twin Valley Student Visits Washington, DC

TWIN VALLEY, MN—A student from Twin Valley visited the nation’s capitol recently….not as a tourist, but to speak to federal lawmakers.  Maxwell Fjeld, a senior, was promoting PSEO.  Fjeld tells us what PSEO means. Fjeld tells R&J News he would like to see the PSEO program be spread nationwide. Fjeld says he spoke to three…
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March 25, 2025 0

Halstad Community Dinner

HALSTAD, MN—The City of Halstad held its annual community dinner Monday night.  After Mayor Darin Johnson’s State of the City Address, Red River Valley Co-op Power received the Business/Organization of the Year Award.  Red River Valley Co-op Power CEO Rich Whitcomb accepted the award. Then Emily Finney was chosen Halstad’s Citizen of the Year. Monday’s…
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March 25, 2025 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School News

ULEN, MN—Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley tells us what’s on tap for this shortened school week.


March 24, 2025 0

Rethinking Retirement: Two Reasons High Achievers Struggle With Life After Work

Intense professionals live lives of tremendous success and outstanding accomplishment. As they approach retirement, however, they may expect that they will “figure it out” — that their expertise will carry them through this next phase of their lives. Unfortunately, it doesn’t often work out that way. What are the two big reasons why people with high-paying,…
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March 24, 2025 0

Coach’s Corner 3/22/2025

On the March 22nd edition of Coach’s Corner, hosted by Augie Schmitt every Saturday morning, there were numerous preseason interviews shared of the local Broncos Spring Sports teams. First, Augie shared interviews with Coach Chris Sinclair of the Fort Frances Muskie Boys Hockey team, where he recapped their games at the OFSAA tournament. Then, Augie…
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March 24, 2025 0