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Twin Valley Community Club holding 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt this week

The Twin Valley Community Club will be holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt, and they’re inviting area families to attend. Mark Askelson of the Twin Valley Community Club previews this week’s festivities.  There is however a chance for less than ideal weather this weekend, and Askelson says the festivities will move to the Twin Valley…
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March 30, 2026 0

Still time to get registered for Veterans Day on the Hill 

Veterans Day on the Hill is fast approaching, and Polk County Veterans Services is still looking for area veterans to attend. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more about this annual event.  Ellefson tells us about some of the bills they will be lobbying for at Veterans Day on the Hill.  People…
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March 30, 2026 0

Upstream Thinking is key to a nutritious lifestyle

March is Nutrition Month, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging people to adopt a healthy, and nutritious lifestyle. Kristy rott of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says one of the best ways to adopt a healthy and nutritious lifestyle is by adopting an upstream way of thinking, which she talks more about with R&J News’ Kevin…
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March 30, 2026 0

Ask a Chief: The balance of transparency in law enforcement 

During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program last week, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager had a discussion about the balance that law enforcement agencies have when it comes to transparency with the public. Hager talks more about this balance, and what’s released to the public vs what’s available to the public.  Hager gives an…
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March 30, 2026 0

Busy week for Field Trips at Ada Borup West

Students were in and out of the building all week at Ada Borup West, as they had a lot of opportunities to do some learning outside the classroom this week by way of field trips. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson tells us more.  For more news and announcements from the Ada Borup…
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March 28, 2026 0

ND Governor Armstrong Expected At Central Valley School For Celebration

BUXTON, ND—Central Valley School in Buxton will be hosting some special guests in the coming week.  North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong and State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier are expected to be at Central Valley School on April 2nd as the school celebrates its academic success.  Central Valley was one of just two North Dakota schools…
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March 28, 2026 0

Hawley Band & Choir performs at Universal Studios 

The Hawley Band and Choir program recently had the opportunity to take a trip of a lifetime. Hawley Senior and band trumpet player Hannah Stotts tells us more about their recent trip to Florida.  Stotts says the Hawley Band and Choir also had the opportunity to perform at Universal Studio.  For more news and announcements…
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March 28, 2026 0

Crookston Man Indicted For Tax Fraud

A Crookston man is facing six federal counts after a grand jury indicted him on charges of filing false tax returns and submitting fraudulent refund claims totaling more than $500,000.  Philip Nelson Green was indicted March 17 in U.S. District Court in the District of Minnesota. He faces four counts of filing false tax returns…
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March 28, 2026 0

Two Facing Drug Charges

Two people are facing felony drug charges after a traffic stop Thursday in East Grand Forks.  32-year-old Christopher Anthony Gaines of Grand Forks and 35-year-old Raelyn Marie Peltier of Crookston were both charged after a Thursday traffic stop by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper.  According to court documents filed in Polk County District court, Gaines…
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March 28, 2026 0

Norman County Corn & Soybean Growers makes donation to local food shelves

The Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers made a very generous donation to local foodshelves on Friday afternoon. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers says it feels nice to be able to make a donation like this to those in need.  Hanson says it’s important for local producers to get involved…
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