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Win-E-Mac School to hold annual Cops vs Kids event next month 

In just under a month, members of area law enforcement agencies will be flocking to the Win-E-Mac school for the ever popular Cops vs Kids event. Event Organizer Heather Burd tells us more about the event, and how it first got started.  Burd says this is an event that has gotten national attention, and has…
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April 20, 2026 0

Twin Valley Legion holding annual Pig Roast this week 

The Twin Valley American Legion invites you to town later this week, for their annual Pig Roast fundraiser. Twin Valley Legion Commander Preston Halverson tells us more about the event.  Halverson says the event is also a good way for area veterans not a part of the Legion to connect with them, and he explains…
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April 20, 2026 0

Norman County East taking registrations for annual Be Kind Day 

The Norman County East School is now accepting registrations from community members in need for their annual Be Kind Day. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us what Be Kind Day is.  Kalina also explains how community members in need can get signed up.  People with questions regarding Be Kind Day should contact the…
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April 20, 2026 0

Ada Borup West at the MN State FFA Convention 

The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter is currently in the Twin Cities for the Annual Minnesota State FFA Convention, and over a dozen students will be competing and participating in different events and activities. Ada Borup West FFA member Jackson Reitmeier tells us what he’s competing in.  On top of competing, some students will also…
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April 20, 2026 0

Mahnomen Lobbying Trip To St. Paul

MAHNOMEN, MN—Monday’s regularly scheduled Mahnomen City Council meeting has been cancelled because Mahnomen officials will be at the State Capitol.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. Guenther was asked what she has heard from the City’s lobbyists about the Mahnomen Hospital’s chances of being included in this year’s bonding bill. R&J News will…
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April 20, 2026 0

Cody Holte posthumously honored at National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame 

Former Grand Forks Police Officer and Norman County West graduate Cody Holte was posthumously inducted into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame, during their annual induction ceremony in Fort Worth Texas on Friday, April 10. Cody’s father Bret Holte says it’s a big honor to see Cody inducted into the Hall of Fame, where…
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April 20, 2026 0

Legislative Session update with Senator Mark Johnson 

There’s approximately four weeks remaining in the Minnesota Legislative Session, which means that things are really starting to ramp up at the capital. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) says it’s a wild time of year to be a legislator in St Paul, and that lots of legislation is being discussed, and debated…
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April 20, 2026 0

State Fair 4-H Renovation

A campaign has begun to renovate a historic building at the Minnesota State Fair.  The Minnesota State Fair and 4-H are teaming up to begin a major renovation of the iconic three story 4-H building at the State Fairgrounds.  The 4-H building opened in 1939 and has been the place where 4-H youth show off…
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April 18, 2026 0

Bagley Facility Study looking at more than just school facilities

Yesterday, R&J News told you about a facility study being done at the Bagley School District, which will help put together a database for needs at the Bagley School, so that they can utilize it for their long term planning. However, did you know that the study is looking at more than just the facility,…
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April 17, 2026 0