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Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation Update 

The Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation (BOLF) was hard at work in June. Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation Executive Director Tracy Dunham gives us an update on what the Foundation was busy with in June.  Things do not slow down for the Foundation into the July and August months as they have more events and retreats planned…
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July 1, 2024 0

World of Outlaws shine at Norman County Raceway 

Approximately 3,000 race fans were in attendance at the World of Outlaws Late Models Titan Machinery Showdown at Norman County Raceway in Ada on Saturday night. Norman County Raceway track promoter and Owner Jake Bitker says he’s very happy with how things went on Friday, and thanks everyone for the support.  Bitker says the drivers…
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July 1, 2024 0

Babolian Family is this years Norman Corman County Farm Family of the Year

Every year the University of Minnesota Extension highlights an area Family in agriculture, and awards them the Farm Family of the Year. This year’s winner for Norman County is the Babolian Family. Joe and Becca Babolian tell us more about their operation which is a commercial beekeeping operation and tells us how it feels to…
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July 1, 2024 0

Rhizoctonia Root Spot a major focus for U of M Ag Research Department 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Dr Ashok Chanda with the University of Minnesota Ag Research Department. Dr Chanda says his labs are busy at work and highlights some of the things they are researching and working on in the sugarbeet industry.  For the latest news and programming in agriculture, tune into the…
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July 1, 2024 0

Fireworks Safety

With July 4th just around the corner, people are excited about seeing fireworks.  Sometimes in their excitement, people can get carried away and get injured….or even killed.  Clearwater County Chief Deputy Vern Wittenberg reminds us to be safe. Out of control fireworks have been known to set homes on fire.  Wittenberg also says you shouldn’t…
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July 1, 2024 0

Titan Machinery Showdown Recap (World of Outlaws)

Thousands of race fans flocked to Norman county Raceway yesterday for the World of Outlaws Late Models Titan Machinery Showdown. After a very successful night of racing R&J’s Jim Birkemeyer caught up with NCR Track Promoter/Owner Jake Bitker to recap the night.


June 30, 2024 0

Check the backseat 

Every year dozens of children die in the United States after being left alone in a hot vehicle. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health reminds parents to check the back seat, and not leave children in your vehicle unattended.  Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is a crime in many states. If you see…
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June 29, 2024 0

World of Outlaws Late Models coming to Norman County Raceway today 

Todays the big day. The World of Outlaws Late Models are coming to the Norman County Raceway and the estimated attendance is expected to be approximately 4,000. Norman County Raceway owner Jake Bitker encourages all to come out and experience the “greatest show on dirt”, and says that people from all over will be in…
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June 29, 2024 0

Fosston PD Drug Drop Box Has Moved

FOSSTON, MN—The Fosston Police Department has had a place where you could drop off old and unused prescription medications.  Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve says that drop box has a new location The drop box will be available during Nord’s regular business hours.  Chief Juve was a guest on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program.


June 29, 2024 0

Lowthian of VNP Receives Excellence of the Year Award

posted by VNP Voyageurs National Park is excited to announce that Beth Lowthian, Administrative Officer for Voyagers National Park and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore has been selected to receive the 5th annual NPS Midwest Region’s Administrative Excellence of the Year Award. Beth who is retiring today, June 28, is recognized for her exceptional organizational development…
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June 28, 2024 0