Climax Minnesota has had trouble with high levels of Arsenic in their water. This happens when small pockets of Arsenic are exposed underground. After the high levels were discovered, the City of Climax involved the EPA to get the ball rolling in the right direction for water treatment. County Commissioner Joan Lee shares more: The…
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The 13th annual Girls Night & Day Out fundraiser is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 21 at the Climax Community Center. Event organizer JaNan Erickson explains what’s all included with the purchase of a ticket. Not only will this night be a ton of fun but the proceeds from the day will also…
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There’s going to be a pasta feed benefit Sunday in Climax for Julie Cakebread. Rebecca Koropatnicki, one of the benefit’s organizers, talks about the fundraiser. Koropatnicki says there have been several generous donations for a silent auction. The lunch is free will offering and there will also be a bake sale, besides the silent auction. …
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Climax, MN – It was a hot, but sunny day on Saturday to celebrate the 23rd annual Small Town Saturday in Climax, and organizer Jean Vatnsdal says that it would not have been possible without the help of the many community members who volunteered their time. KRJB was broadcasting live throughout Saturdays events in Climax,…
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Climax, MN – Small Town Saturday is coming back for the 23rd year, and organizers Jean Vatnsdal and Shiela Capistran, along with many others, have been working on this for quite some time to make this year be the best yet, according to Jean Vatnsdal. The events go all day long on Saturday, beginning with…
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Good news for the people in Hendrum. Water levels on the Wild Rice River have been declining rapidly in the last 24 hours. As of 3:30 Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service says the Wild Rice is just under 25 feet….with flood stage at 20 feet. The Wild Rice is expected to get back below…
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Here’s the latest on the flood situation across the region: The Red River at Halstad continues to slowly recede. As of mid-afternoon, it’s at 33 and a half feet–seven and a half feet above flood stage. The National Weather Service expects the Red to keep receding, but very slowly, over the next week. Checking the…
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As we continue to monitor the flooding situation in the region, Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson tells us that river levels are slowly going down. He spoke to R&J News around 11:30 Monday morning. Here are the river levels as of mid-afternoon: The Red River at Halstad is just over 34 feet. That’s eight…
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Climax, MN — The guys have plenty of opportunities to go out and have their share of fun this time of year with various stags and deer camp gatherings. But this weekend it’s the ladies turn to have an evening out on the town. The 12th annual Girls Night & Day Out is set for…
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Climax, MN — Small Town Fun with a Big Heart is a best way to describe the annual Small Town Saturday in Climax, MN. It offers the many great small town festivities and food that you would hope for, including a parade, car show, tractor pull, evening meal, bouncy games, and flea market. It all…
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