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Caucus Elections taking place across Minnesota today 

The 2026 election may be ten months away, but at the local level work is already being done, as local GOP and DFL chapters will be holding their caucus elections this evening. While caucus elections might not receive the same turnout as primary and general elections, Norman County GOP Chair Ron Kuball says they’re still…
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February 3, 2026 0

Fertile Events Group holding TDS Event Center Open House this weekend

After years of hard work, the Fertile Events Group will be holding an open house for the recently built TDS Event Center located at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Fertile events Group Representative Cody Coauette tells us more. Coauette says the TDS Event Center will have many uses.  Coauette says it’s very exciting to be at…
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February 3, 2026 0

Area MSHSL AAA & ExCEL Award Winners

Fertile-Beltrami swept the Region 8A Minnesota State High School League Triple-A awards.  Drew Gullickson and Katrina Hitchen were named Monday as the boys and girls winner, respectively, of the Region 8A Triple-A awards.  Triple-A stands for Academics, Arts and Athletics…and is awarded to high school seniors who have a 3.0 or higher grade point average…
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February 3, 2026 0

Demuth Campaigns In Crookston

CROOKSTON, MN—Minnesota Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth brought her campaign for Governor to Crookston on Monday.  The Republican spoke to supporters for about an hour about changes that need to happen in the state.  Demuth tells R&J News how things would be different under her leadership as Governor, as opposed to current Governor Tim…
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February 3, 2026 0

Shelly City Council Meets

SHELLY, MN—The Shelly City Council held its February meeting on Monday. Mayor Ron Cakebread says the Council approved increases to two rural fire protection contracts. The contract for Shelly Township is now $4500 and $3300 for Good Hope Township.   The City Council also approved moving its financial accounts from one bank to another. It was…
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February 3, 2026 0

Polk & Mahnomen County Caucus Information

Over in Mahnomen County, both the Republican and DFL caucuses will be held at the Mahnomen School.  The Republicans will meet in the library and the DFL in the cafeteria. Registration begins at 6:30 and each caucus begins at 7. And in Polk County, the Polk/Red Lake County DFL will caucus at Highland Elementary School…
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February 2, 2026 0

Aging Matters – February 2nd, 2026

George and Sue Fraik with guest Sarah Kumfer, Food Service Manager for the ARrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA). Sarah gives information on the food programs in our community.


February 2, 2026 0

Shock & Awe accepting donations through Norman County One Fund Drive 

The Norman County One Fund Drive runs through the end of the month, and one organization that’s asking for donation consideration is Norman County Shock & Awe. Shock & Awe members Hannah Brandt and Sawyer Hemberger explain what Shock & Awe is.  Brandt and Hemberger highlight some of the projects they have been able to…
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February 2, 2026 0

City of Ada selling Time Capsule caplets for 150th celebration 

The City of Ada will be celebrating 150 years this summer, and the city is giving you a chance to leave your mark on history through a time capsule. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more.  Again, you can go to the City of Ada, Minnesota Facebook page for more information.


February 2, 2026 0

Norman County East Snow Daze is this week 

The Norman County East Student Council  will be holding their annual Snow Daze Celebration this week. NCE Student Council Advisor Hunter Schow says students have been hard at work the last couple weeks planning out this week’s festivities.  Schow tells us what the student council has planned for activities this week.  For more news and…
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February 2, 2026 0