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Breakfast, It’s the most important meal of the day 

School is back in session at schools across the Red River Valley, and if you want to make sure your child is performing at their very best this year, there’s one simple thing you can do as a parent to help them. Kelsey Merkens of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says it’s important for students of all…
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September 4, 2026 0

What is a combine and how does it work? 

The Harvest Season has arrived in the Red River Valley, and one machine that will be very prevalent on our roads and in the fields is the combine. For those who don’t work in agriculture however, they may not know how these machines work, and the impact they have had on agriculture. To give you…
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September 4, 2026 0

Top Hat Theatre Looks For New Director

ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen has been preparing for its 21st season beginning in October. And there will be a need to find a new executive director.  Carrie Jirava, who has had that job for several years, tells R&J News this season will be her last in that position. The Top Hat Theatre’s…
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September 4, 2026 0

TDS Event Center Progress at a standstill 

A lot of progress on the TDS Event Center in Fertile has been made over the last year, but progress is currently at a standstill. Cody Coauette of the Fertile Events Group tells us what they have been working on as of late, and why progress is halted.  Coauette says they are still seeking funds…
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September 4, 2026 0

Mahnomen County 4H competes at Minnesota State Fair 

The Minnesota State Fair 4H encampment season wrapped up earlier this week, and Mahnomen County was well represented. Rebekah Donner of Mahnomen County 4H says all of her 4Hers did a great job representing the county at this year’s State Fair.  Donner also tells us what 4Hers had exhibited at the state fair this year. …
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September 4, 2026 0

Hawley Man Accused Of Kidnapping

HAWLEY, MN—A man from Hawley is facing charges including kidnapping and domestic assault.  18-year-old Preston Thomas Larson was charged Thursday with six counts: two counts of kidnapping, one count of domestic assault by strangulation, plus interference with a 911 call and two counts of misdemeanor domestic assault.  According to Clay County Court documents, Larson and…
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September 4, 2026 0

Woman Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Accident

WEST FARGO, ND—A Fargo motorcyclist is facing several charges, including DUI, and his passenger was seriously injured after his bike collided with a SUV Wednesday afternoon in West Fargo.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says just before 3pm Wednesday, a motorcycle driven by a 32-year-old Fargo man was going east on Main Avenue in Fargo…
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September 3, 2026 0

Fighting Soil Compaction

Soil health is a concern for any farm operation, and one concern that’s continuing to grow across the region is soil compaction. During the KRJB Farm and Field Show, R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Gabe Okens of the Red Lake County Soil and Water District who says there are different practices you…
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September 3, 2026 0

Rydell Wildlife Refuge to host annual accessible deer hunt, Volunteers needed  

Coming up later this fall, the 31st Annual Rydell Accessible Deer Hunt will be held at the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine. Heather Everon of the Options Interstate Resource Center tells us more about this opportunity.  Everson says there are still spots in the hunt that are available, and that they are in need…
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September 3, 2026 0

No E-Scooters Allowed on Campus

Devices like E-Scooters and Bikes have become a very popular way for area youth to get around, but for students at the Ada Borup West School, they will need to find a different way to get to school. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says they will be prohibiting the use of these vehicles on campus.  People…
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September 3, 2026 0