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Prairie Pines Celebrates Assisted Living Week

Prairie Pines invite the public to help celebrate National Assisted Living Week. This week of fun will honor the residents and employees at Prairie Pines in Fosston. Carissa Affeldt and Ruby McCoy were in studio to share more about this weeklong celebration. Carissa starts us out by explaining what this event means to her: The…
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September 11, 2023 0

Schrom To Make First Court Appearance

A music teacher with the Fertile-Beltrami Public Schools has his first court appearance today in Todd County on sex charges involving a minor.  30-year-old Richard John Schrom was charged last month with one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of third degree criminal sexual conduct.  According to court documents, the alleged…
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September 11, 2023 0

Phil Larsen Benefit 

The Fertile Fire Department will be hosting a benefit for United in Christ Lutheran Parish Pastor and long time community member Phil Larson next weekend. Benefit representative Renee Rongen tells us about Phil Larson and why they are holding a benefit for him.  Rongen also highlighted the benefit and everything that is planned throughout the…
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September 10, 2023 0

Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ recap 

The Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ competition was held this past weekend as a part of the Fun in the Flatlands Celebration in Ada. Event representative Austin Germolus recaps this year’s competition and how it went.  Germolus also discussed their organization and what the funds from these events go toward.  Darin Haugen won the rib contest…
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September 10, 2023 0

Driver injured in ATV Accident near Halstad 

An ATV driver was seriously injured in an ATV accident that happened on an ATV trail south of Halstad on Friday, September 8. According to the Norman County Sheriff’s Office the driver was heading southbound toward Hendrum at approximately 4:05 pm when they struck a piece of debris that was laying in the trail.  The…
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September 10, 2023 0

Gran Lutheran Church celebrating 150th Anniversary 

Gran Lutheran Church in Mayville has a full schedule of events going on this weekend for their 150th Anniversary  celebration. The fun kicks off at 5:00 today with the “Generations of Faith Through Music” event. They will also be serving snacks and rootbeer floats during the event.  Then on Sunday the Anniversary Church Service will…
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September 9, 2023 0

Hillsboro Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Gathering Community Together for Annual Rally Sunday and Block Party

An annual Hillsboro event once again seeks to bring the community together for fun and fellowship. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church is hosting their rally Sunday and community block party tomorrow. Pastor Joe Johnson highlights the schedule. Johnson reiterates that all are welcome. Visit the church’s Facebook page for more information. You can also hear the full…
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September 9, 2023 0

Galesburg Park Committee Hosting Annual Pork Butt Cook Off and Supper

A Southern Traill County Community has an event this weekend sure to tantalize your taste buds. The Galesburg Park Committee is hosting their annual Pork Butt Cook Off and Supper today. Committee Spokesperson, Casey Eggermont tells R&J News that there are ten contestants this year competing for the top prizes.  Eggermont tells R&J News what…
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September 9, 2023 0

Fun in the Flatlands Saturday Events 

Fun in the Flatlands continues today with a full schedule of events for children and adults alike. LeAnn Hall with the Ada Chamber of Commerce highlights some of the children’s events taking place including the ever popular bubble area.  Hall also highlighted one of the headliner events this year called Playing with Fire.  There will also…
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September 8, 2023 0

Drivers Licenses For All Law begins in Minnesota 

People living in Minnesota without legal immigration status can now begin the process of getting their driver’s license by making an appointment for their written driver’s test. This new law removes the requirement to show legal status when applying for a drivers license and it’s estimated that over 80,000 people in the state of Minnesota…
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September 8, 2023 0