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NoKota Packers Turns 45

BUXTON, ND—A Buxton business will celebrate its 45th anniversary next week.  NoKota Packers will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, March 27 at 4pm at its headquarters.  Carissa Olsen, NoKota president and CEO, tells us why they’re having a ribbon-cutting. Olsen talks about the history of NoKota Packers, which dates back to 1979.…
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March 20, 2025 0

Hillsboro Students return from trip to Europe 

Earlier this week, a group of Art Students from Hillsboro High School recently returned from an Arts Trip to Europe. Hillsboro Art Teacher Jamie Worden tells us more about the trip and how it went.  Worden also shared some highlights of the trip. Worden said planning for their next trip has already begun, and she…
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March 20, 2025 0

Traill County Career Fair & Job Expo

MAYVILLE, ND—Mayville State University hosted the annual Traill County Career Expo and Job Fair Wednesday.  Jim Murphy, executive director of the Traill County Economic Development Commission, tells us what kind of career opportunities the job seekers are looking for. Murphy points out that a job in a bigger city isn’t necessarily better than a job…
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March 19, 2025 0

3rd Annual Guns N Hoses – Wild 3rd Leads to OT Win for IFFD

In International Falls, last night was the 3rd Annual Guns N Hoses Charity Hockey Game in Bronco Arena! The two teams would put on a barn burner of a game as Team Fire Department would win it 8-7 in overtime. Team Law Enforcement was leading at the start of period three 5-1 when Team Fire…
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March 19, 2025 0

Oh Canada Show – March 18th

For the March 18th edition of Oh Canada Show, hosted by Ed Gackley, we had some technical difficulties that would sadly prevent us from posting the entire show. Luckily we do have the following clips saved. As Ed began the show with interviewing Gunner Paradis and Ian Ness of the Fort Frances Lakers. Then, Ed…
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March 19, 2025 0

Spring-Cleaning for Your Soul: Tips From Bestselling Author Dr. Bradley Nelson

Springtime, which officially starts March 20, is traditionally a time when we clear clutter, clean our homes, and open the windows to let in fresh air and light. It’s also a great time to clear out thoughts and emotions that are holding us back, says veteran holistic physician and bestselling author Dr. Bradley Nelson. Read…
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March 19, 2025 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Department hosting pair of events this Month 

The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Department invites you out to Clearbrook this Thursday, as they will be hosting an informational event on who you should call when you’re in different kinds of situations. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson tells us more.  Halverson says you should also mark your calendars for later this month, as the Sheriff’s…
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March 19, 2025 0

Sandhill River Watershed working on “Massive” Eco System Restoration Project 

R&J’s Kevin Kochmann was at Day 1 of the  26th Annual Red River Watershed Management Board and the Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group Joint Conference, and had the opportunity to talk with April Swenby of the Sandhill River Watershed District, about a “massive” project they are working on that centers around the…
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March 19, 2025 0

Mahnomen School looking to cut $650,000 from 2026 budget 

With state and federal funding questions for 2026, the Mahnomen School District is looking to make $650,000 in budget cuts. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek tells us more about the reasons for the cuts, and where they will be making cuts.  Bisek recently visited Washington DC to discuss federal funding like Impact Aid, and he says…
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March 19, 2025 0