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East Polk Heritage Center seeking stories for upcoming event 

The East Polk Heritage Center will be hosting a special event later this year, about some of the speakeasies that popped up over Polk County during the Prohibition Era. Program presenter Caleb Curfman tells us more about his event.  Curfman says they are currently looking for community members with knowledge or stories about these speakeasies,…
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October 14, 2025 0

Twin Valley City Council Meets 

The Twin Valley City Council put a bow on a number of city projects at their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton has the details.  The Twin Valley City Council also heard a law enforcement update from the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, and Bolton says the city is very happy with how…
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October 14, 2025 0

Norman County FFA Update 

The Norman County East Ag Education and FFA Programs are currently seeking donations of your excess or leftover gardening supplies. Norman County East Ag, and FFA Advisor Hannah Baumgartner explains why, and how the donations will be utilized.  Baumgartner says the Norman County East FFA Chapter is currently holding a fundraiser, and she explains how…
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October 14, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Harvest Update 

The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Harvest continues to move along. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier gives that latest harvest update from American Crystal Sugar. Stay tuned to R&J News on KRJB, KRJM, and KKCQ for more updates on area harvests, or go to the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.


October 13, 2025 0

Lake Bemidji State Park still dealing with the fallout of June storm 

This past June, the Bemidji Area was hit with a massive storm that left millions of dollars in damages, and one entity that is still dealing with the fallout from the storm is Lake Bemidji State Park. Park Assistant Park Manager Shannon Bungart tells us more.  Bungart says this downed vegetation has also put them…
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October 13, 2025 0

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month 

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and health professionals across the region are raising awareness about Sudden unexpected infant death. (SUID) Amy Twedell of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us more about Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and some things parents can do to lower the risk of SUID.  Twedell says some other things parents can…
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October 13, 2025 0

Local historian giving lecture on life of Minnesota Civil War Soldiers 

Later this week on Saturday, local historian Caleb Curfman will be giving a lecture at the Fosston Event Center, about the lives of some Minnesota Civil War soldiers. Curfman tells us more about this event, and the unique situation he will be covering.  Curfman also tells us more about his presentation.  During his research, Curfman…
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October 13, 2025 0

NMRC Conference Championship coming up next week in Brainerd 

The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) will be wrapping up their 2024/2025 season next weekend, with their annual Conference Championship at the Brainerd High School. Brainerd Robotics Coach Brian Bordwell gives us a preview of next week’s event.  Bordwell also tells us what you can expect from the event in a competition sense.  As with…
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October 13, 2025 0

Prioritize safety this sugarbeet harvest 

The Fall Sugarbeet Harvest continues to move along, and as the work days get longer safety needs to be everyone’s priority. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association reminds everyone to do their part in keeping our roads as safe as possible.  Many area family farms rely on area youth to help…
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October 13, 2025 0

Rydell and Glacial Ridge holding special deer hunts this week

The 2025 Fall Deer Gun season isn’t until next month, but the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges will both be full of deer hunters this weekend. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen says Rydell will be hosting its annual Accessible Hunt this week, which he tells us more about.  While Rydell will be closed to the…
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October 13, 2025 0