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State’s Target Bonding Bill not enough to fund water management projects in NW Minnesota 

The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) will be hard at work in St Paul over the next couple months, as they will be testifying and trying to secure funds for multiple water management projects across Northwest Minnesota. RRWMB Director Rob Sip fills us in on the legislature’s targeted bonding bill, which he says is…
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February 13, 2025 0

Giving Hearts Day is today 

Giving Hearts Day is today, and it gives you the perfect opportunity to support some of your favorite local non profits and charities. Cassie Visser of the Benedictine Living Community-Ada tells us more about Giving Hearts Day and its history.  Some area non profits that are accepting donations for Giving Hearts Day include: To make…
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February 13, 2025 0

Former Muskie Paul Beninger transfers from Rochester Community College to St. Clair College

Congratulations to former FFHS Muskie offensive lineman Paul Beninger. In 2024 Paul had an outstanding freshman year at Rochester Community College and is transferring to St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario.


February 12, 2025 0

Norman County Sheriff’s Office warning public about “Grandparents Scam” 

The Norman County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to be aware of a scam that has recently been reported in the area that is targeting grandparents. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us more about these “Grandparents Scams”.  Fall says there have even been recent reports of scammers showing up to an individual’s house posing…
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February 12, 2025 0

Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation accepting donations for Giving Hearts Day 

Giving Hearts Day is on Thursday, and the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation (BOLF) is asking that you consider making a donation to them so that they can continue to offer their services to area veterans. BOLF Director Tracy Dunham says Giving Hearts Day is one of the biggest days of the year for them, and…
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February 12, 2025 0

Mahnomen School hiring Andrea Simon as next Superintendent 

After a lengthy search, the Mahnomen School Board has hired  Andrea Simon as their new superintendent, as longtime superintendent Jeff Bisek will be retiring in June. Bisek tells us more about the hiring that was approved at Monday’s School Board meeting.  Bisek says the board had a discussion on school funding, as much of the…
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February 12, 2025 0

Frigid weather likely to impact insect population 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the Fargo Sugarbeet Growers Seminar on Tuesday and had the chance to catch up with presenter Dr Mark Boetel of the NDSU School of Natural Resource Sciences Department. Dr Boetel gives an overview of his presentation that was centered around insect management.  Dr Boetel also explains what type…
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February 12, 2025 0

Bagley One Act Play receives first Star Performance at State One Act Festival 

After eight consecutive trips to the Minnesota State One Act Festival, Bagley One Act has received their first Star Performance. Bagley One Act Director Marilyn Hood walks us through the day of the performance, and the moment the cast found out they received a star.  Hood says she is very proud of her group of…
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February 12, 2025 0

Access Health Preview

February is American Heart Month….a time when we’re reminded about the importance of diet and exercise in order to keep our hearts healthy.  During a conversation with R&J News, Olivia LaVoy of the American Heart Association in the Twin Cities says women often don’t get the same care and treatment for heart issues that men…
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February 12, 2025 0