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Ice Fishing Tips and Tricks 

The ice fishing season is here and that means fishermen of many ages and experience will be taking the ice to test their luck, and Minnesota DNR Area Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares some advice for those trying to get into the sport.  R&J News will share more ice fishing advice with Nathan Olson throughout…
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December 5, 2023 0

Moorhead Police Department Mourns the loss of one of their K9s 

The Moorhead Police Department is mourning the loss of their Police K9 Zeke. The Moorhead Police Department announced that  Zeke passed away unexpectedly over the weekend due to an acute medical emergency while at home. They say On Saturday, December 2, K9 Zeke was at home with his family when he began showing distress. Officer…
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December 5, 2023 0

Norman County East Make it and Take it 

The Norman County East School District is hosting a Make it and Take it workshop for their students and their families today from 5:00 to 6:45. Norman County East High School Principal Raina Askin explains what this program is and what people can expect.  Families and their children aged birth till 6th grade are invited…
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December 5, 2023 0

National Influenza Vaccination Week

This is National Influenza Vaccination Week.  In other words, it’s a reminder to get a flu shot. Kelsey Merkens is a public health registered nurse with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health. Merkens says flu shots are for all of us, but especially the very young and older populations. While there may not be many flu cases yet,…
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December 5, 2023 0

Merkens Receives Heritage Award

A member of the Norman County Fair Board has received a national award.  Don Merkens received a Heritage Award last week from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions.  Merkens tells R&J News about the award. Merkens has been with the Norman County Fair since 1986 and he talks about changes at the Fair since…
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December 5, 2023 0

Mahnomen City Council Meets 

The City of Mahnomen met for their first of two December Council meetings tonight. The main discussion point of the meeting was a Sheriff’s Report with Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther recaps that discussion.  There was also a quick discussion on a couple of city winter events and programs coming…
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December 5, 2023 0

Burgum Suspends Presidential Campaign 

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced earlier today that he will be suspending his campaign for United States President. In a release Burgum said that “We are deeply grateful for each and every person who supported us with their ideas, prayers, advocacy, encouragement and enthusiasm,” and that, “Kathryn and I will always remain committed to…
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December 4, 2023 0

K9 Onyx taking first Norman County Sheriff’s Office shift on Monday  

After a 15 week training period the Norman County Sheriff’s Office is introducing their newest member of the force today. K9 Onyx started training back in August with his handler Brett Fetting and they will be taking their first shift together as partners today. Deputy Fetting recaps the 15 week training period. Fetting says that…
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December 4, 2023 0

Ada Postmaster gives Holiday Online Gift Shopping Advice

The United States Postal Service is in their busiest time of the year which means that it could take longer than expected for your package to arrive. Ada Postmaster Sarah Bentley tells us when you should have your packages ordered if you want them to arrive before Christmas. 


December 4, 2023 0

Win-E-Mac Senior Class putting on Escape Room Fundraiser 

The Win-E-Mac Senior Class will be hosting an Escape Room Fundraiser during the months of December and January. Win-E-Mac Senior Advisor Jessica Strom gives more information about this fundraiser.  Strom also explained when these escape rooms will be open and how you can schedule a time. All money raised during this fundraiser will go back…
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