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Area schools will be holding their graduation ceremonies this week, and with graduation comes graduation parties. These parties can often be a hotbed for underaged drinking and Kim Myers of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health reminds parents of the Norman County Social Host ordinance. Myers says parents can be held responsible even if they are not present…
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With Memorial Day fast approaching, set up will begin on Saturday for the Avenue of Flags Ada. Avenue of Flags organizer Brianna Eggen tells us more about this event and its history. People interested in helping set up the Avenue of Flags are encouraged to show up at the Ada Municipal Cemetery at 9:00 AM.…
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A now regional celebrity stopped by the KRJB-Hillsboro studios Wednesday. Recent MasterChef Junior contestant, Alfred Eggermont of Binford, ND, shared his experience with R & J Broadcasting. Eggermont tells R & J News he learned even more about cooking and he’s grateful for the friendships he’s made with his fellow contestants. He gives advice for…
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The Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional beginning of summer. That means there will be plenty of vehicles on the road, not just this weekend, but throughout the summer as people travel either to their favorite lake or another destination. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson encourages drivers to be safe. Sheriff Halvorson, as well as…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has identified the man shot to death by Crookston Police last Friday. 35-year-old Andrew Scott Dale was holding a hatchet when he was approached by law enforcement on East 7th Street in the early morning hours of May…
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The first of four peregrine falcon eggs in the DNR FalconCam nest box has hatched and a chick is now visible. The Minnesota DNR says the first chick hatched early in the morning on May 21, making its first appearance on camera at 6:22 am. A four-egg peregrine falcon clutch, such as this one, typically…
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Today and tomorrow, May 23rd-24th, Backus is having their performances of the Comedy “Is There a Doctor in the House?” Dawn interviewed Lois Lundin, and Director Michelle Boelk, as well as cast members Mitchell Erickson, Evie Conat, and Tony Welchel speak on the excitement of the production and their love of theater. Is There a…
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The KKCQ Senior Sendoff grand prize winners were announced over the air on Wednesday morning. R&J’s Dawson Peterson tells us more about this program and the growth it has seen since its conception. Peterson announces this year’s boys grand prize winner, with help from R&J’s Tom Lano. And the announcement of the girls grand prize…
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The Hillsboro Stars and Stripes has quickly become a tradition for the residents of Hillsboro over the past few years and the fundraiser is gearing up for what’s expected to be a massive Memorial Day. Fundraiser Co-founder Paul Geray tells us more about the history of this tradition. Geray also explains how the fundraiser works…
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Itasca State Park is kicking off their summer season this weekend with a plethora of events and activities starting on Friday. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some events going on this weekend. Cox says there will also be some events for the kids as well on Saturday. Finally Cox says the fun continues…
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