Spring Programming on the Horizon at Lake Bemidji State Park
Spring is right around the corner, and the staff at Lake Bemidji State Park are celebrating accordingly. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake gives us a preview of a new program they’re offering centered around arts and crafts. Drake says she also has a pair of fun activities planned for later this month as…
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More tips on protecting your home from break ins
Spring time is a time of travels as many across the state are traveling after being stuck at home due to the winter weather. This traveling however, can leave your home more at risk of a break in. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some things you do as a homeowner to lower the chances…
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Speaking Proudly looking for high school girls to compete in 2025 competition
Minnesota based organization Speaking Proudly is looking for high school girls across the state of Minnesota to participate in this year’s Speaking Proudly Speech Competition at the Minnesota State Capital in November. Organization Representative Sherie Wallace (Share-e) tells us more about Speaking Proudly. While the application process doesn’t open until November Wallace says girls interested…
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Legislative Committee Deadline coming up in Early April
The Minnesota Legislative Committee Deadline is set for early April, and legislators down in St Paul are trying to get their bills through committees so that they can be heard on the House and Senate floors for 2025. One of those Legislators is Rep. John Burkel (R-Badger) who has a number of bills in committee.…
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Win-E-Mac Kindergarten Registration
ERSKINE, MN—Administrators at the Win-E-Mac School District are looking ahead to the next school year. Win-E-Mac Principal Casey Reierson is asking parents of children who will be five years old by September 1 to register for kindergarten or pre-school. You can get more information by calling the Win-E-Mac School office at 218-687-2236.
Firefly Center Seeks Donations
FOSSTON, MN—The Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing in Fosston is asking for donations to support their various programs. Bonnie Stewart is the center’s vice chair. There’s more information at the Firefly Center’s website: http://FireflyCenter.org. Or you can call them at 218-209-2002.
NMRC Great Northern Regional kicks off Friday
The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference’s Great Northern Regional kicks off on Thursday, and all are invited out to the Alerus Center in Grand Forks to see all the work NMRC teams have done so far this year. Thunder Robotics coach Mike Voglewede of Hatton-Northwood tells us what people can expect from the event. Voglewede says…
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Law Enforcement Spotlight: Sgt Ben Stout (Polk County Sheriff’s Office)
Over the next year R&J News will be speaking with area law enforcement officers with the goal of getting to know them better. Next up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Sgt. Ben Stout of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt Stout first tells us more about his Law Enforcement Background, and why he went…
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Norman County East hosting Sub Section Ensemble Contest on Monday
Class is out of session on Monday at the Norman County East School, as they are hosting this year’s Sub-Section Music Ensemble Contest. Norman County East Music Teacher Courtney Bates gives us a preview of what they have going on throughout the day. Bates gives an estimated timeline of the day, and she also invited…
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