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The Mahnomen-Wauban Lions Club is hosting their annual Breakfast with Santa this Saturday December 9th from 9am to 1pm. Lions Treasurer Missy Netland shares a little about the event: The Mahnomen-Wauban Lions Club hosts many events throughout the year: Be sure to wake up early this Saturday and make it to Breakfast with Santa in…
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The Fosston VEX Robotics Team won the Championship this last weekend in St Cloud. The team was competing against 46 other teams and managed to take 1st place, earning them a ticket to the State Competition as well as Worlds. Team Captain Christian Olson explains what a Robotics competition typically looks like: Christian and the…
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Ulen Hitterdal instructor Brad Dunham invited R&J’s Jim Birkemeyer to speak to students about the radio and media industry on Thursday. Dunham explains why he’s inviting people like Birkemeyer to speak to his students. Dunham says that the goal is to have his students participate in work study. Dunham says that he will continue to…
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The City of Hendrum invites you to the Deck the Halls holiday celebration on Saturday December 9 at the former school in Hendrum. Event organizer Dena Bishop highlights some of this year’s events including a chance to meet Santa Claus himself. Events will start at 9:00 am with the celebration going till 2:00 pm. More…
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The American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Program is in full swing and is always looking for people to send cards to veterans and volunteer. Regional Director of the Service to the Armed Forces and International Services for the American Red Cross Jeff Kazel tells us more about this Holiday Mail Program. Not only…
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Mahnomen County Human Services Director Julie Hanson was honored at the Association of MN Counties annual conference in Minneapolis on Tuesday and was awarded the Outstanding Service Award. The Outstanding Service Award is one of the highest awards given to county staff and elected officials in Minnesota. Hanson tells us how it feels to be…
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The Norman County East FFA is holding a food drive starting on Monday, December 11. Norman County East FFA President Drew Pinske shares the details of the drive and what they’re looking for. Pinske also explained why they’re hosting a food drive and why it’s important for organizations like FFA to get involved in community…
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Winter fun and the Mayport Winterfest continues into today with a full afternoon of fun. Event organizer Cassie Braaten highlights some of the fun events going on today. Braaten says that there is also a full schedule of events planned for Saturday as well. For more information and a full schedule of events go to…
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Ada Boy Scout Luke Jalbert appeared before the Ada City Council on Tuesday night to present his Eagle Scout project that he has planned for the Norman County Historical Society. Jalbert explains more details of his project after receiving a donation from the City of Ada. R&J News will provide an update on Jalberts project…
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As we get into the holiday season, the need for people to donate blood goes up. Lynette Nyman, regional communications manager for the American Red Cross in Minnesota and the Dakotas, tells us why. Nyman says scheduling a blood donation is easier than ever, thanks to the Red Cross blood donation app. The Ada Lions…
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