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Lund Lutheran Church Marks 125 years

GULLY, MN—A church in Gully will be celebrating a birthday on Sunday.  Lund Lutheran Church will celebrate 125 years at their 10am service on Sunday.  Cindy Kolling with Lund Lutheran Church talks about the church’s history. Kolling says you don’t have to belong to the church to stop by.  There will be a dinner following…
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July 14, 2023 0

Lake Park American Legion Rebuild Receives $20,000 Donation

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  Lakes Community Co-op has made a donation to help rebuild the Lake Park American Legion building.  Lakes Community Co-op General Manager Dave Blomseth talks about the donation. The Lake Park American Legion building was destroyed in a fire in March 2022.  Blomseth says the…
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July 14, 2023 0

Clay County Fair Friday

It’s going to be another busy day Friday at the Clay County Fair in Barnesville.  James Kruize of the Clay County Fair Board has some highlights. Also on Friday’s schedule is magician Tom Anderson, who will perform at 10am, noon and 3pm at the band shelter.  And there will be glass blowing in the afternoon…
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July 14, 2023 0

Cruise To Grandin Friday

GRANDIN, ND—The Grandin Civic Club is holding its seventh annual Cruise to Grandin Friday night.   Libby Kyllo, president of the Grandin Civic Club, tells us there will be something new this year. The Jossund Family will be singing downtown from 3 until 6 Friday afternoon….and then Uptown will play for the street dance from…
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July 13, 2023 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Warns About Potential Scams 

Polk County Deputy Mike Norland joined us on yesterday’s edition of Food for Thought to warn the public about some potential scams that you or someone you know might be susceptible to.  Norland says that the best way to combat scammers is to keep people aware about potential scammers and to avoid giving money to…
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July 13, 2023 0

FSA Update 

As we approach the middle of July Nathan Peterson with the FSA wants to remind you about the upcoming deadline to apply for the Emergency Relief Program.  This isn’t the only deadline that’s due soon as the Acreage Report deadline is set for Monday, July 17. If you would like to complete any of these…
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July 13, 2023 0

Twin Valley Town and Country Days Kicks of Friday 

The annual Twin Valley Town and Country Days celebration begins this Friday with all sorts of events happening for people of all ages to enjoy. Twin Valley Community Booster President Mark Askelson Highlights the events happening on Friday.  More information and a complete list of events happening throughout the weekend are on the Twin Valley…
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July 13, 2023 0

Clay County Fair Concludes Sunday

Today’s the final day of the Clay County Fair in Barnesville.  James Kruize of the Clay County Fair Board tells us today’s highlights. Also, the horse awards will be presented at 11:30 at the horse arena; the fair awards program is at noon at the band shelter; and there’s a fashion revue show at 3:00…
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July 13, 2023 0

Clay County Fair Opens Thursday

This is opening day for the Clay County Fair in Barnesville.  James Kruize with the Clay County Fair Board tells us what’s on today’s schedule. Kruize says there will also be a jigsaw puzzle contest at 5:30 at the 4-H Annex and bingo at the Lions Shelter from 6 to 11pm.  Remember, with the road…
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July 13, 2023 0

Mahnomen Courthouse Remodeling

The Mahnomen County Board is going over plans for renovating the courtroom at the County Courthouse.  Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl recently spoke on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program about what the courtroom needs. Holl points out that work has been done to make the courtroom fit the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act. You…
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