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The Ada Borup West Elementary School will be celebrating all things reading this week, as its National Read Across America Week. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells how students and staff are celebrating throughout the week. Triplett says they are also excited to welcome Red River Valley meteorologist Hutch Johnson to the school…
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Local Non-Profit Hometown Hope just finished their second month of operation, and since its inception, the organization has seen a lot of community support. Hometown Hope Director Kristi Beyl thanks everyone for their support, and shares some minor changes they made in the last couple of months. If you would like to support Hometown Hope,…
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Programming is starting to ramp up at Lake Bemidji State Park, and all are invited to come out and enjoy the rising temperatures. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake says programming will kick off this week with the 9th Annual Fat Bike Rally. Drake also previews some of other programming they will be…
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A new Minnesota Fishing Season is now underway, but there’s still some time to get on the lakes and do some ice fishing. With the temperatures expected to rise throughout the week, Nathan Olson of the Minnesota Fisheries Department says there are things that anglers will need to be paying attention to. Olson says it’ll…
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The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club will be holding their annual Snodeo this weekend, and all are invited to come witness two full days of snowmobile racing. Steve Paul of the Naytahwaush Nightriders previews this weekend’s races. Paul says there will also be other fun activities for spectators to partake in throughout the weekend. More information…
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ST. PAUL, MN—During a conversation with R&J News last week, Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander said arguably the biggest issue in the Legislature right now is fraud. The East Grand Forks Republican says creating an Office of Inspector General would be a great help. Gander says another priority is to stop fraud before it starts.…
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The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter held their annual College and Career Fair, and this year’s fair was bigger than ever. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says they had over 40 vendors participate in this year’s event. Savage says this event is a major benefit to both the students at Ada Borup West,…
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The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club held their annual Cancer Run last week, and it was a massive success. Moonshiners Snowmobile Club Representative Darren Andersen recaps the event. Andersen explains why they wanted to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. Why the ride has passed Andersen says there is still time to make a donation to…
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ERSKINE, MN—Rehearsals are now starting for the Win-E-Mac School’s All School Play. Win-E-Mac activities director Brady Langemo tells us more. Win-E-Mac’s production of “Little Women” will be performed Saturday, April 25 at 7pm and Sunday, April 26 at 3pm.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Rainy Lake Medical Center is encouraging area residents to stay up to date on colon cancer screenings.Board-certified general surgeon Dr. Rachel Knudson says screenings can actually prevent cancer by catching and removing polyps early. Doctors recommend beginning colonoscopy screenings at age 45, or earlier for patients with symptoms…
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