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Hawley gearing up for the first day of school 

The first day of school at Hawley is Tuesday, September 1 and the community will notice a lot of changes from last year, with the opening of their new Middle School. With all these new changes, Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says it’s important for parents to take a look at their child’s school handbook, and reach…
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August 28, 2026 0

Local Crop  Update 

The sugarbeet harvest is officially underway across the Red River Valley, and while the quality of the crop varies across the region, some producers are reporting a disappointing crop. Dave Steen who farms in Norman County says this is one of the worst sugarbeet crops he has seen.  The 2026 wheat harvest has wrapped up,…
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August 28, 2026 0

Give Farm Equipment enough room 

Harvest is underway across the Red River Valley and area drivers are reminded to make sure they are giving farm equipment and trucks enough room when you’re approaching them. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve tells us more.  Juve says farmers need to be utilizing their flashing lights, and getting enough rest.  While it has been…
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August 28, 2026 0

Ada Police Chief talks Flock Cameras 

Flock Cameras have been a major topic of discussion in communities across the United States, sparking debates over surveillance, public safety, privacy, and much more. During his latest appearance on the Kaleidoscope program, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager talked about flock camera’s, and his thoughts on their use. To get a better understanding of what…
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August 28, 2026 0

Halstad Sugar Fest Preview

HALSTAD, MN—The fifth annual Halstad Sugar Fest will be held Saturday, August 29.  It will start with a pancake breakfast put on by the Halstad Lions at 8am at the LRC.  There will be a parade at 12:30, along with a classic car show and food trucks during the day.  Jeremy Melting with the Halstad…
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August 28, 2026 0

Northwoods Caregivers supporting communities across the Bemidji Area 

Since 1998, the Northwoods Caregivers have been supporting communities across the Bemidji area, and over that time the organization has been assisting the community in a multitude of ways. Northwoods Caregivers Executive Director Cindi Jernigan tells us more about the organization, and the ways they serve.  Another way the Northwoods Caregivers have served is through…
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August 28, 2026 0

Woman Arrested In Fargo Stabbing

FARGO, ND—A woman is in custody after a stabbing in south Fargo that injured one man.  Fargo Police say just before 6:30 Thursday morning, officers found a man staggering in the 1500 block of 16th Street South.  The man said he’d been stabbed.  Officers treated the man until EMTs arrived.  He was taken to a…
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August 28, 2026 0

Search For Missing Mayville Boy

MAYVILLE, ND—The Traill County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in finding a runaway from Mayville. 16-year-old Adrian Skye Garcia Spies was reported missing at 1am Wednesday.  Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt gives R&J News a description of the boy. Sheriff Hunt says Garcia Spies’ destination is unknown, but the boy could be headed…
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August 27, 2026 0

Polk County Election Information 

The Minnesota General Election is coming up in just over a month, but for voters participating in mail in voting, ballots will be sent out in just a few weeks. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee shares some important information, for voters in Polk County.  People with questions about the upcoming election can go to the…
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August 27, 2026 0

Northwest Minnesota Tillage Expo is next week 

Coming up next week, area producers are invited to attend the Northwest  Minnesota Tillage Expo at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston. Expo Presenter Angie Peltier says they will be discussing a number of new tillage practices, that could improve your operation. Peltier says many of the new tillage practices they will be…
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August 27, 2026 0