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Oh Canada Show – January 27th, 2026

On the January 27th edition of the oh Canada Show, Ed was joined by three very special guests. First, for his Lakers segment he was joined by Red Lake, ON native Justin Gelderland(#5). A defenseman recently acquired from the Red Lake Miners. Then, Ed talked with Dawn Martin from the Royal Canadian Legion. He would…
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January 28, 2026 0

Artist reception at the Ada Public Library 

The Ada Public Library invites you to the library this Thursday for a special event, featuring a visit with a local artist. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn has the details.  While you don’t need a library card to attend the event, Osborn says if you’d like, you can still get one at no cost.  You can…
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January 28, 2026 0

Water temperature a key in child bathtub safety 

Its national bathtub safety month, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is teaching parents about the importance of bathtub safety. One of the most common mistakes that parents make when it comes time for their baby’s bath is that they use water that is too hot. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks explains.  For more…
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January 28, 2026 0

Gallery spaces available through Northwest Minnesota Arts Council 

Supporting, and promoting  local artists is one of the main missions of the Northwest Minnesota Arts council, and one way that they promote local artists is by offering galllery spaces for them to show off their work. NWMAC Director Mara Hanel says they currently have two spaces that are being used, and she encourages you…
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January 28, 2026 0

RRWMB reaches funding agreement for Roseau Lake Rehabilitation Project 

The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) met in a special session on Tuesday, to sign off on a funding agreement for the Roseau Lake Rehabilitation Project. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sp explains what this means for the project.  Sip also tells us more about the project, and what it accomplishes.  Sip says flood projects…
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January 28, 2026 0

Gary Cares accepting donations through Norman County One Fund Drive 

The Norman County One Fund Drive runs through the end of February, and one organization that is accepting donations is Gary Cares. Organization representative Amanda Thronson explains what Gary Cares is, and the work they do in our area communities.  Thronson says they also work with a lot of other community organizations.  If you wanted…
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January 28, 2026 0

Hillsboro teacher named “Art Teacher of the Year” 

Hillsboro Art Teacher Jamie Worden was recently named as the North Dakota Art Teacher of the Year, and the Hillsboro School District is celebrating this major accomplishment. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Worden, who says one of her students nominated her for the award.  Worden shares some of her background in…
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January 28, 2026 0

Mahnomen School Board approves hiring of seven new staff members

The Mahnomen School Board approved the hiring of seven new staff members at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Dr Andrea Simon says these new hires include the hiring of a new CTE/business teacher and Ojibwe Language teacher, which she says will offer a very valuable experience for their students.  Simon says some of…
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January 28, 2026 0

Moorhead Legion holding multiple events as a part of the Fargo/Moorhead Frostival 

The annual Fargo/Moorhead Frostival is this weekend, and the Moorhead American Legion is one of the many organizations that will be holding events as a part of the celebration. Moorhead American Legion Manager Scott Moen says their celebration will kick off on Friday, with a chance to honor those who served, while also listening to…
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January 27, 2026 0

Fosston Police Chief Discusses new ATV ordinance 

The Fosston City Council recently adopted new ordinances regarding ATV and side by side usage within the city, and the Fosston Police Department is reminding residents about the new set of rules that will be enforced. Fosston Police Chef Phil Juve tells us about some of the rules riders will need to follow.  Juve says…
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January 27, 2026 0