Norman County East FFA looks back on first year.
6/27/2022 The Norman County East FFA Chapter achieved a milestone as they have officially past the one year mark since re-establishing the FFA Chapter at Norman County East. FFA advisor Jordyn Newberg says the last year has been exciting. Last year as the chapter was just getting started, the members didn’t have time to get…
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Norman County Salvation Army Backpack Program is Back and Looking for Donations
Norman County, MN: The Norman County Salvation Army is happy to announce the Salvation Army Backpack Program is back and looking to the community for assistance in donating new backpacks for all school ages. “In the past, we have been able to purchase backpacks through the Salvation Army, however the backpacks are identical and identifiable,…
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Fosston Community Library & Arts Association Presents Frozen Jr
Fosston, MN — The Fosston Community Library & Arts Association presents Frozen Jr with performances running this Tuesday, June 29th through Friday, July 1st at the Fosston Library & Arts Center. The musical is based on the well-known Disney film and is directed by Abby Pearson. Pearson says to no surprise, there was a lot…
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REACH Opens Food Shelf in Hendrum
Hendrum, MN — The food pantries for the Hendrum and Perley communities are about to become much more accessible thanks to a new partnership with REACH. During a visit with R & J News at the Norman County Fair, REACH Executive Director Peggie Chisholm announced that they have opened a new Food Pantry in Hendrum…
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Senator Mark Johnson Comments on Overturning of Roe vs Wade
Minnesota — The Supreme Court on Friday sparked controversy with the official overturning of Roe vs Wade, which will very likely lead to the banning of abortions in about the half of the states in US. State Senator Mark Johnson says to understand why the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe vs Wade ruling, you…
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City of Crosby seeking public input on Hallett Library, among other topics with Administrator Matthew Hill
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Crosby, MN) — The City of Crosby will be seeking the community’s input on funding for Jessie F. Hallett Library while also hearing updates on City Projects covered our conversation with Crosby City Administrator Matthew Hill. Hill did talk about the opening of the new SuperOne Foods store and the…
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Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida talks severe weather, water levels, hiring in monthly conversation
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Aitkin, MN) — A very active month of June with summer activity coupled with severe weather related more of our monthly conversation with Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida. Sheriff Guida talked about the importance of staying informed with the latest information with summer bringing severe weather and how you can…
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Early voting now open in Crow Wing County
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Absentee voting for the August 9th Primary Election in Crow Wing County is now open. Voters who wish to vote early can come to the Historic Courthouse during regular business hours and can pick up their absentee ballot in person at the Election Office on the 2nd…
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CRMC ‘Driving for Hospice’ raises almost $25K
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s 4th annual charity golf tournament, “Driving for Hospice”, at Cuyuna Rolling Hills Golf Course in Sherwood raised almost $25,000 for area hospice patients. 32 teams with a total of 128 golfers participated in the 18-hole, best ball scramble with first place going to…
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