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Ulen-Hitterdal School News

Ulen-Hitterdal’s junior high school Knowledge Bowl team will be in Fergus Falls Tuesday.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley has details. Also on Tuesday, there’s going to be a concert at Ulen-Hitterdal. Critchley also wants to remind parents that Wednesday will be a full day of school at Ulen-Hitterdal…as some school districts in the region…
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November 21, 2023 0

Whitney Pittman Wins MN Farm Bureau Federation Award

A member of the R&J Broadcasting family has been recognized for her work.  Whitney Pittman of the Red River Farm Network was named Ag Communicator of the Year by the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation.  Pittman began her broadcasting career with R&J Broadcasting, Inc and is pleased to have won the award. Pittman says she’s grateful…
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November 21, 2023 0

Norman County East School eyeing May referendum 

The Norman County East School Board met for their November meeting and the biggest topic of the night was the ongoing talks about a referendum that would take place May of next year. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell shares what the board decided and what the plan is moving forward.  Nudell also encouraged anyone…
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November 21, 2023 0

Jake Bitker – Norman County Raceway Interview

Listen back to the Interview with Jake Bitker of the Norman County Raceway as he discusses the World of Outlaws CASE Late Model Series event that coming to NCR.


November 20, 2023 0

Daisy Hagen Auction for the Arts

On Sunday November 26th the Aurora Center for the Arts will be hosting the bi-annual Daisy Hagen Auction for the Arts in Fosston. Aurora President Abby Pearson shares details on this exciting community event: The auction will showcase many area artists and businesses. This event is a great opportunity to do some Christmas shopping while…
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November 20, 2023 0

Waubun Hit & Run

A woman is hospitalized and a man was arrested after a hit and run accident Sunday night outside of Waubun.  The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office tells R&J News officers responded to a reported hit and run at the intersection of Highways 59 and 113 around 8:30 Sunday night.  When officers arrived, there was no victim…
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November 20, 2023 0

Potential Chronic Wasting Disease case in Polk County 

After reports of a potential case of Chronic Wasting Disease near Climax in Polk County Rob Baden of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources gives us an update on what he’s hearing about the case.  R&J News will continue to follow this story.


November 20, 2023 0

Thanksgiving fire safety reminders 

Ada Fire Chief Steve Petry has some Thanksgiving fire safety reminders as we move closer to Thanksgiving on Thursday.  Perty also reminds us how to properly extinguish a grease fire.  For more tips on fire safety go to the United States Fire Administration website at www.usfa.fema.gov. 


November 20, 2023 0

DTOM 22/0 Foundation offering free Thanksgiving boxes to veterans 

The DTOM 22/0 Foundation is offering free Thanksgiving boxes to veterans and are looking for veterans to sign up. DTOM 22/0 Foundation & Veterans Ranch founder and CEO Chris Reder shares more information on this program.  Reder also shares how veterans can get signed up to receive one of these boxes.  Reder says that if…
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November 20, 2023 0

Winter & Your Vehicle

Now that it’s time for holiday traveling, Minnesota State Patrol Sergeant Jesse Grabow has some advice for making sure you stay safe if you get caught in a winter storm. Now that it’s almost winter, it’s time to get your car ready for the colder weather.  Sgt. Grabow also has a reminder when it comes…
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November 20, 2023 0