Local Radio
On the October 8th edition of the Oh Canada Show, Ed Gackley began the show with interviewing a couple of Fort Frances Lakers: Evan Kabel and Pierce Gouin. He then previewed an interview with a member of the Fort Frances Fire Department. The interview with Wayne Riches, the Captain of Prevention at the Fort Frances…
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The Rainy River Voyageurs basketball team is gearing up for their first scrimmages of the preseason, which will take place on Saturday, October 12th. So we decided to pay a visit and talk to new Head Coach Ernest Collins about the team and how it’s looking so far. He was then asked about the primary…
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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday. The commission aimed to tackle several topics during the over three-hour meeting, including the 2025 budget. The commission did approve the final levy amount for the 2025 budget, which came in just over $10,000 more than last year. Despite the increase in the budget, City Engineer…
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The Ada Borup West School Board heard a presentation at their meeting on Tuesday morning in regards to the adoption of a school forest program, which is a program that serves to Increase outdoor education activities at schools. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more about the program and what the next steps…
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The National Park Service Ranger who died Sunday in the line of duty in Voyageurs National Park was a dedicated law enforcement officer, emergency services volunteer, member of the community, and beloved husband and friend. Park ranger Kevin Grossheim, 55, of Kabetogama, Minnesota, died on Sunday, October 6, on Namakan Lake. “Kevin was much loved…
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The Minnesota Youth Rifle Deer Season is next week, and the statewide deer rifle season is in November, and hunters are once again reminded to be extra cautious and safe this hunting season. Wayne Lee of the Red River Valley Sportsman Club says the most important aspect of hunter safety is muzzle control. Lee says…
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The City of Mahnomen invites its residents and businesses to participate in their annual fall decorating contest, which runs the entire month of October. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther fills us in on the details. Guenther says the fall yard decoration contest has been growing in participation over the last few years, and she’s hopeful…
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The 2024 Fall Suagrbeet Harvest is in full swing, and the piling sites are starting to fill up across the Red River Valley. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier tells us how this year’s harvest is progressing, and how much work still needs to be done. Revier also gave us an update on weather, and he…
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Traill County Extension will be holding a leadership seminar on Wednesday, October 16 in Mayville, and area leaders, and community members are invited to attend. Traill County Extension Agent Jill Murphy tells us more about the event, and what they will cover. Murphy also explained why this was a training Traill County Extension wanted to…
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On today’s installment of “What’s on My Ballot” R&J News will be breaking down the city elections taking place across Polk County this November. In future installments of “What’s on my Ballot we will be breaking down the elections happening in Norman, Mahnomen, Clay, and Traill County. City of Beltrami (2 Spots) Council: Kelsey Billing…
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