Arctic Cat Sold
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN—Arctic Cat has a new owner who has previous experience with the company. Former Arctic Cat executive Brad Darling and an investment group have acquired the Thief River Falls-based manufacturer of snowmobiles, ATVs and side-by-sides. Darling had spent 17 years at Arctic Cat before becoming CEO and President of ARGO in 2016. …
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Fosston/Bagley Speech sending seven students to Minnesota State Speech Competition
The Fosston/Bagley Speech team is sending seven students to the Minnesota State Speech Meet in Shakopee on Friday. Tom Lano of R&J News talks with Fosston/Bagley state attendees Easton Gilbertson, Allison Carlin, Lillian Nelson, Addison Wendt, Micah Malmanger, Maria Green and Melissa Bjerke about their events, and categories. R&J News will follow up with the…
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Ada Borup West cheering on former student as he continues football career to the NFL
The NFL Draft kicks off today , and students/staff at the Ada Borup West will be have their eyes peeled to the TV in the later rounds, as Ada Borup graduate Mason Miller will have a chance at getting drafted, and continuing his successful football career from North Dakota State University to the NFL. Ada…
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ATV Safety Training Saturday In Ada
There’s going to be a free ATV safety training class this Saturday at the Ada Fire Department. Ada Fire Chief Glen Visser says there’s one thing you need to do to attend the class. Visser says an ATV and helmets will be provided. The ATV safety class starts at 10am Saturday at the Ada Fire…
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How is a new Pope chosen?
After the passing of Pope Francis on Monday, Catholics across the globe will have their eyes on the Vatican, as the Conclave of Cardinals will be tasked with electing a new leader of the Catholic Church. Catholic Deacon and R&J Reporter Nick Revier explains the process of electing a new Pope. Over the years smoke…
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Norman County East Riverwatch wins gold at Forum competition
On Monday, the International Water Institute publicly announced this year’s award winners for the annual Riverwatch Forum Competition. After winning a double gold last year, Norman County East Riverwatch is back on the podium with another gold award. Norman County East Riverwatch Advisor Hunter Schow tells us more about their project. Despite NCE Riverwtach winning…
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Benefit Pool Tournament In Hillsboro Saturday
HILLSBORO, ND—There’s going to be a pool tournament in Hillsboro Saturday that will benefit two children. Sara Overmoe, manager of the A&R Bar in Hillsboro, says this third annual pool tournament will benefit the children of the late Brice Willison. Overmoe says there will be silent auctions on Saturday, too, featuring items like these: The…
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NMRC Teams compete at FRC World Championship in Houston
Multiple teams from the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) were in Houston this past week for the First Robotics World Championship. One of the teams in attendance was Thunder Robotics out of Hatton-Northwood ND. Team Advisor Mike Voglewede tells us how things went for his team. The NMRC had seven representatives in Houston, and Voglewede…
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