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Bagley Man Dies In Possible Drowning

A man’s body was pulled from Lake Lomond in Bagley after it was reported to law enforcement that he may have drowned.  The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office says they got the call around 8:15 p.m. Sunday night, July 2.  Someone reported that 20-year-old Derek Vanscott McCann of Bagley had jumped off of a swimming raft…
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July 3, 2023 0

Woman Dies in Motorcycle Vs. Deer Collision

A Clearbrook woman is dead after the motorcycle she was riding on ran into a deer in Clearwater County.  On Saturday afternoon, July 1st, the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office took a call about a motorcycle crash that happened near the intersection of Clearwater Lake Road and Lumberjack Rd NW in Sinclair Township.  Officers from the…
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July 3, 2023 0

Mahnomen County Fair Bounces Back in a Big Way

Mahnomen, MN – The Mahnomen County Fair saw large crowds and great weather during the four day run over the final days of June and first days of July. R&J News Kevin Kochmann recaps the fair with Mahnomen County Ag Society member Gerri Swiers.


July 3, 2023 0

Fireworks Safety At Home

Some of you may be looking to shoot off fireworks at your home on the 4th of July.  Keith Meyer, owner of Great Plains Fireworks and Sports Collectibles in Hillsboro says fireworks sales are booming. There’s also a safety factor involved when it comes to fireworks.  Meyer says you have to be cautious. A video…
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July 3, 2023 0

Boating Enforcement

The Minnesota DNR says alcohol is the main factor in half of the state’s boating deaths.  So this weekend, the DNR and other law enforcement has been out in force making sure boaters aren’t under the influence.  Steve Chihak is a Minnesota DNR conservation officer. Chihak says the Independence Day weekend is one of the…
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July 3, 2023 0

Polk County Fair Sneak Peek 

The Polk County Fair is back for its 122nd year and is scheduled to begin this Wednesday, July 5th with events and attractions for people of all ages. The fair welcomes many new food vendors and attractions according to Polk County Fair Manager Mike Moore, one of them being an exotic petting zoo. Food has…
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July 3, 2023 0

Polk County Fair Chocolate Contest Back for Another Year

The Annual Polk County Fair Chocolate Contest is back for another and is looking for entries. Chocolate Contest organizer Zina Ivanov gives us the details on the contest and what participants will be judged on.  According to Ivanov there will be two divisions of competitors that will be based on age that includes a youth…
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June 30, 2023 0

Ron Ohren Benefit Update

HENDRUM, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  A benefit was held Thursday night in Hendrum for Ron Ohren and his wife Michelle.  Ron Ohren was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this year and will need to stay in Minneapolis for further treatment.  John Delacruz, one of the organizers for…
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June 30, 2023 0

Mahnomen County Fair to Host Demo Derby 

The Mahnomen County Fair will be hosting a Demo Derby on Sunday, July 2. Event organizer Kasey breaks down the details of the demo derby.  Kasey also explained some of the requirements drivers will have to meet in order to compete in the demo.  The Mahnomen County Fair Grandstands will be hosting the Wojo’s Rodeo…
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June 30, 2023 0

Degelman Open House

HILLSBORO, ND— Degelman Industries of Hillsboro showed off its expanded facility with an open house on Thursday.  The $9.5 million expansion drew executives from Degelman’s headquarters in Regina, Saskatchewan as well as North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller.  Degelman vice president and general manager Justin Kleckner says it was a great day. Kleckner also praised…
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