SHELLY, MN—There was a parade and lots more Saturday during Shelly Days in Shelly. One of the big events was the “Water Wars,” pitting the fire departments from Shelly, Halstad and Hendrum. Hendrum was this year’s winner, which pleased Hendrum Fire Chief Mike Smart. Shelly Days also featured lawnmower races, bingo, a cash raffle and…
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HENDRUM, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. A benefit was held Thursday night in Hendrum for Ron Ohren and his wife Michelle. Ron Ohren was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this year and will need to stay in Minneapolis for further treatment. John Delacruz, one of the organizers for…
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A benefit for Ron Ohren will be taking place this Thursday, June 29. Ron Ohren of Moorhead MN, was diagnosed with Brain Cancer this past spring and has undergone many surgeries and treatments. Benefit Organizer Juan Delacruz shares the details of the Benefit and how you can support Ron. If you can’t attend the benefit…
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Hendrum, MN- A benefit to help Ron Ohren of Moorhead Minnesota will be held on Thursday, Jun 29, 2023 at the Hendrum Gymnasium in Hendrum MN. Benefit representative John Delacruz shares Ron’s story. Delacruz shares the details about the benefit. If you are unable to attend the benefit there are still ways you can support…
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Flood waters at the Red River at Halstad and Wild Rice River at Hendrum have dropped below flood stage. This after being well above flood stage for over two weeks. Both the Red and Wild Rice dropped below flood stage over the weekend and Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson says he can see the…
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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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Flood warnings remain in effect for the listening area until further notice. This includes the Red River at Halstad, the Wild Rice River at Hendrum, the Marsh River at Shelly and Norman County. Here are the latest river reports as of around 9 this morning from the National Weather Service: The Red River at Halstad…
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HALSTAD, MN—R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer spoke with Halstad Utility Superintendent Lucas Spaeth on the flooding situation in Halstad. Here’s what the National Weather Servicer was reporting for flood water levels as of 9:30 am Wednesday. The Red River at Halstad was at 29.66 feet, with flood stage at 26 feet. The Red is expected to…
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