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With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there’s a greater awareness of all aspects of women’s health. Dr. Amanda Jackson-Morgan, a family medicine specialist at Essentia Health-Fosston, tells us what sort of screenings a woman should have. Dr. Jackson-Morgan says those aren’t the only tests. Dr. Jackson-Morgan adds women—and men—-should see their doctor regularly for…
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The 2024 Minnesota Youth Hunt is set to take place this weekend, and for many kids across the state, this will be the first time they are exposed to the sport of hunting. Local hunting expert Wayne Lee of the Red River Valley Sportsman Club gives his best advice to young and inexperienced hunters participating…
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The 2024 fall harvest continues to move along across the region. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with area producer Erick Grafstrom to talk about harvest, and what he’s seeing in this year’s crop. For more ag news and programming go to the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.
One of the best things about fall in Minnesota is the fall colors, and if you’ve been planning on making a trip to Itasca State Park this week would be the week to get out there. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says fall colors are in full peak this weekend. Cox says there will…
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Midwestern Folk band Gullywasher, who performed in International Falls as one of the more recent acts in the Open Range Concert series, recently announced a new release. They have a new EP available to listen to, and Chris Hudson of the group reached out to tell us all about it. What was probably the biggest…
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The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday. In his report to the board, Superintendent Jon Dryburgh mentioned the school had quite the fortunate month with donations. Dryburgh comments on some of those recent donations. Dryburgh also reported that the school received 26 heavy duty chrome book computers from Bell Bank, putting the…
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Area farmers are busy with the full harvest at this time, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t start getting their post harvest plans nailed down. Norman County FSA officer James Kruize reminds producers planting fall seeded crops to get their acreage reports in. If you’re a producer looking to do some projects post harvest,…
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After serving 9 years as the police chief of Hawley, Joe Backlund announced that he will be retiring from law enforcement next March. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner says they’re sad to see Chief Backlund go, but are thankful for his many years of service, and dedication to the community. Neuner says the City Council…
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The Traill County Historical Society is offering grants to Traill County non-profits looking to undertake historic preservation projects. Ed Laxdal of the Trail County Historical Society tells us more. Laxdal also gave examples on what kinds of projects they fund, and he also explained how an entity interested in a grant can apply. Again the…
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