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Ben C. a 4-H member from North Star 4-H club, has been selected as a 2026–2027 Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador. Ben was selected for his passion for agriculture, Agriscience, commitment to 4-H, and interest in sharing agricultural knowledge with others. He is one of 28 youth leaders selected to represent Minnesota 4-H and agriculture during…
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It’s Minnesota MEA break this week, which means that every student in Minnesota will not be having school on Thursday and Friday, but at the Ada Borup West School, they will be starting MEA break a couple hours early on Wednesday. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett explains. For more news from the Ada…
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All are invited to the Big Bog Recreational Area, as they will be holding their annual Candlelight Board Walk on Saturday. DNR Naturalist Christa Drake previews the event. Drake says the boardwalk at Big Bog isn’t your average boardwalk. You can learn more about Big Bog Recreational Area by visiting its webpage on the Minnesota…
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On October 8th, 2026, at approximately 6:11pm, a Bemidji Police Officer observed an adult female openly armed with a rifle in the area Norton Ave NW and 22nd ST NW. The Officer attempted contact with the female who was further observed to be in an emotional state, refusing commands and walking away from the officer.…
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Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee spoke with R&J News yesterday with several updates about the county’s current budget heading into 2027 and where the tax levy has been set for the new year. With the levy set for 5%, Lee expects that it should be much closer to 3%. Another big news item was the…
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CLIMAX, MN—It’s going to be a busy Tuesday at the Climax-Shelly School. Principal Lucas Soine tells us why. Soine goes over the format for Tuesday’s parent teacher conferences. You can hear the latest news from the Climax-Shelly School Thursday afternoons at 2 on KRJB 106.5 FM.
Two people were injured in a two vehicle accident Sunday morning in Polk County. The Minnesota State Patrol says an SUV driven by 73-year-old Judy Lynn Pesek of Mayville was going north on County Road 4 in Columbia Township around 11:40am when it collided with an SUV driven by 71-year-old Lynn Ferrie of Bagley that…
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It’s Minnesota MEA break this week, and if you and the family are looking for a way to celebrate the long weekend, Itasca State Park may be the place for you. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding many free events and programs throughout MEA Break. Cox says they will…
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It’s MEA week in Minnesota, and for those at the Hawley Middle School, the break will be a good time to reflect on the many changes that have come with the opening of the new middle school facility. Middle School principal Alex Sandahl says there have been roadblocks, but the students and staff have adjusted…
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Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo recently spoke with R&J News after the school inducted its newest crop of Honor Society members into the prestigious club which has a vigorous GPA and student conduct code of conduct to meet for induction. This year the junior class of inductees included a familiar face for Langemo. Win-E-Mac has…
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