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Honor Flight Fundraiser being held in Crookston on Sunday 

Coming up on Sunday Morning, the Crookston VFW alongside the Crookston Masonic Lodge will be holding their annual breakfast fundraiser for the Honor Flight of North Dakota & Minnesota. Bill Langlois of the Crookston VFW tells us more.  Don Roberts of the Honor Flight of North Dakota & Minnesota says this fundraiser has always brought…
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April 17, 2026 0

Opportunities available to young adults through the Minnesota National Guard 

The Minnesota National Guard is made of Approximately 13,000 people, and recruiters are always looking to add to this number. Minnesota National Guard 1st Sergeant Lance Meyer says recruiters have been successful doing this, as recruitment numbers are high across the state.  Meyer says the reason for enlisting varies from recruit to recruit. Meyer says…
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April 17, 2026 0

Mahnomen Book Fair & ECFE Class being held on Monday 

It’s going to be a busy day at the Mahnomen School on Monday, as multiple events will be happening throughout the day. Mahnomen ED-FI Coordinator Kayla Nelson says they will be holding their annual book fair next week, which will be open on Monday and Tuesday.  Nelson says they will also be holding their ECFE…
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April 17, 2026 0

Ada Bike Rodeo Registration due Monday

Registration for the Annual Ada Bike Rodeo has been sent home with Ada Borup West students, and parents are encouraged to get those registrations submitted as soon as possible. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us more.  Traffic after school is starting to pick up in the student drop off and pick up…
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April 17, 2026 0

Norman County Commission Meets 

The Norman County Commission held their second meeting of April on Thursday morning, and received a presentation from the Minnesota DNR. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us what was presented during the meeting.  Holl says the commission also received a report from the county’s assessor Marti Sip, regarding City and Township assessments.   Under the…
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April 17, 2026 0

Severe Weather Awareness Week/Extreme Heat

Severe Weather Awareness Week wraps up Friday with a talk about extreme heat.  It might seem a bit early to think about 90 degree temperatures with high humidity, but Norman Country Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson says you need to use common sense.  We have more information on staying safe from extreme heat through this…
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April 17, 2026 0

Norman County East student receiving State Degree at MN State FFA Convention 

Norman County East will have representation at the Minnesota State FFA Convention in the Twin Cities next week, and for the first time in a while, a NCE Student will also be receiving a state degree.  Norman County East Senior Will Woltjer explains what a state degree is, and why it’s a big deal for…
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April 17, 2026 0

Hawley Art Show & Sale Continues

HAWLEY, MN—The 57th annual Hawley Art Show and Sale began its four day run Thursday at the Hawley Community Center.  Sandy Maydole, one of the co-chairs for the art show, tells us about the types of art that are on display. The Hawley Art Show and Sale is open to the public Friday from 1…
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April 17, 2026 0

Rep. Gander On Deer Farming Legislation

Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander spoke with R&J News this week about his work on the House Agriculture Committee.  The East Grand Forks Republican spoke about a bill that seems to have been sidelined. Gander says DFL members of the committee insisted that a ban on the herbicide paraquat be included in the bill.  Things…
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April 17, 2026 0

Waubun Ogema White Earth School News 4/16/26

News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District.


April 16, 2026 0