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Ada Police Chief discusses Fentanyl 

Fentanyl has been a growing issue across the United States, with over a quarter million Americans dying from it dating back to 2018. However, many people don’t know where it comes from, and just how prominent it is in their local communities. During a recent training Ada Police Chief Steve Hager learned more about the…
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May 29, 2025 0

Hawley Breakfast on the Farm is Saturday 

All are invited to Kasin Farms this Saturday, for the 24th Annual Breakfast on the Farm. Keith Aakre of the Hawley Area Lions says the event is the kick off to the Hawley Rodeo week, and he previews some of the event’s many activities and giveaways that will take place.  R&J News will share more…
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May 29, 2025 0

Improvements being made to the Gary Pines 

If you’ve driven by the Gary Pines over the last few weeks you may have realized some work, or changes being done. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares says volunteers have been hard at work the last few weeks, and she tells us what they’ve been doing.  Bennefeld says they have more Gary Pines projects that…
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May 29, 2025 0

Rydell National Wildlife Refuge hosting annual Night Hike 

The staff at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge invites you to the refuge this Saturday, for their 3rd Annual Refuge Night Hike. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen gives us a preview of the event, and what we can expect.  Pending weather conditions, Knutsen says the event should also be a good event to do some star gazing. …
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May 29, 2025 0

Clearwater County Gets LUCAS Machine

The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office has received a gift that can help save lives.  Sheriff Darin Halverson describes the gift. Sheriff Halverson talks more about the LUCAS machine and its benefits. Sheriff Halverson was a recent guest on the Food For Thought program, which airs weekday mornings at 8:45 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.


May 29, 2025 0

Oh Canada Show – May 27th edition

For the May 27th edition of the Oh Canada Show, Ed Gackley brought on Ashley Bruyere for a show live at Heron Landing. The two discussed the gold course and Ashley’s father, Dennis “The Legend” Bruyere. Dennis guided on Manitou for over 50 years.


May 28, 2025 0

Minnesota House hears testimony on State Tax Bill 

The Minnesota Legislature is waiting for Governor Walz to announce a special session to finalize the two year budget, but certain committees have been able to meet to discuss the tax bill. On Tuesday, Minnesota Department of Revenue Commission Paul Marquart testified in favor of the proposed tax bill, and highlighted some items that he…
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May 28, 2025 0

City of Hillsboro Update 

Road construction season has arrived in the Red River Valley, and for the City of Hillsboro, they have some projects that will begin shortly. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about the City’s upcoming road projects.  Eggermont also gave an update on the City’s electrical project, which is progressing slowly.  You can find…
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May 28, 2025 0