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The Benedictine Foundation Ada will be holding their Exquisite Tables Event on Friday, April 12 starting at 6:00 PM at the Legion Recreation Center in Halstad. Foundation Director Cassie Visser tells us more about this event. Visser tells us more about the ceiling track project they are fundraising for and the impact these tracks would…
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We continue to cover Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Today’s subject is floods. While flooding isn’t an issue at this time, Jim Kaiser, warning coordinating meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, says flooding can occur quickly after a heavy rain. Thursday’s focus will be on tornadoes…and a reminder that Minnesota’s statewide…
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This past weekend was the Agriculture Show held the Rainy River Federation of Agriculture, an event held in Barwick, Ontarrio. Our own Ed Gackley had interviewed Bernie Zimmerman prior to the show, and then followed up with Bernie on his Oh Canada show. Bernie summarized it as a great success. It is an event to…
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced the appointments of Matti Adam and Seamus Duffy as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District yesterday. Adam will be replacing the Honorable Darlene Rivera Spalla and Duffy will be replacing the Honorable Shari R. Schluchter. These seats will be chambered in Bemidji and Mahnomen. Matti Adam is the…
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The spring sugar beet planting season is fast approaching and Vive Crop Protection Northern Technical Sales Agronomist David Reif shares some things producers should be cautious of when they start work in the fields. Rhizoctonia and other diseases can also be a challenge and Reif shares some advice when it comes to dealing with them…
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Last week the Minnesota Senate saw many bills get shelved for the year after the committee deadline passed. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson explains what this deadline means for the senate moving forward. For the full conversation with Senate Minority Leader Johnson go to the Kaleidoscope Program on rjbroadcasting.com.
During their White Earth State of the Nation Address last week members of the White Earth Governing Body (RBC) highlighted substance abuse programs as a major focus for the tribe in 2024 and beyond. R&J News caught up with White Earth Secretary Treasurer Michael LaRoque who explained why this is an important topic for him,…
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The International Falls Softball team hopes to start their 2024 season by making a trip down to Mesabi East High School on April 9th. I had an opportunity to talk to Head Coach Jeff Kerry and I had asked him how he felt about this upcoming season. What was the preparation in these first few…
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After punching their ticket to the state competition last month the Fosston Knowledge Bowl team will be leaving for Brainerd on April 11 for the Class A State Championship. Those attending include Senior Christian Olson, and Sophomores Avery Hruby, Caleb Richardson, Lewis Johnson, and Micah Malmanger. The five share how it feels to be attending,…
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The Ulen Hitterdal Music Department has added another showing of Beauty and the Beast to its schedule. Director Rob Anderson says the community support has been huge and due to demand they have added another showtime. R&J News also talked with cast members Alyssa Anderson and Brenna Olson who say the community support has been…
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