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News On Mahnomen Medical Center Bonding Request Could Come This Week

During an appearance on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program, Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl said he’s hoping for some good news this week.  Governor Tim Walz is expected to announce his priorities for the state’s bonding bill on Tuesday…and funding for a new Mahnomen Hospital is something Holl has been pushing for. Mahnomen County, the City of…
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January 15, 2024 0

Mahnomen Christmas Party Saturday

MAHNOMEN, MN— There’s going to be a Christmas party in Mahnomen Saturday.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says it’s going to be a big party. Once again, Mahomen’s Christmas party will be this Saturday from 9am until noon at the Mahnomen Fire Hall. 


December 15, 2023 0

Mahnomen Santa Train

Kids in Mahnomen will get to see Santa Claus this coming Thursday.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us St. Nick will be on the Holiday Train. The CPKC Railroad, which is sponsoring the Holiday Train, will also make a donation to a local food shelf.  CPKC has raised more than $22.5 million for community…
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December 11, 2023 0

Mahnomen Christmas Lighting Contest

MAHNOMEN, MN—Mahnomen residents have some incentive to decorate their homes for Christmas.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us about the city’s holiday decorating contest. You’ve got plenty of time to get your home or storefront in the holiday frame of mind, because judging for the Mahnomen holiday decorating contest won’t be until December 22nd.


November 29, 2023 0

Mahnomen Canoe Launch Tuesday

MAHNOMEN, MN—It might seem late in the year for canoeing, but there will be some canoes out in Mahnomen Tuesday.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says there will be canoes on display from 4:30 to 7pm.  But these canoes are sculptures, rather than watercraft. Guenther tells us where we can find these canoe sculptures. You…
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October 24, 2023 0

Mahnomen Fire Department Trunk or Treat 

The Mahnomen Fire Department will be holding their annual Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, October 31 at the Mahnomen Fire Hall. Ada City Administrator Taylor Guenther has more details. 


October 23, 2023 0

Moose In Mahnomen

MAHNOMEN, MN—There was an interesting visitor in downtown Mahnomen Monday night.  Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther tells R&J News: Guenther says there have been more sightings of moose in the area in recent years.  This moose didn’t cause any damage Monday night.


October 10, 2023 0

Helping Hand Food Shelf Open House

MAHNOMEN, MN—The Library Club GFWC of Mahnomen is holding an open house Saturday afternoon at the Mahnomen County Helping Hand Food Shelf.  Marge Fabre, a volunteer at the food shelf and GFWC member, talks about the open house. Helping Hand Food Shelf is run completely by volunteers and is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  Fabre…
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September 29, 2023 0

Wild Rice Festival 

The Annual Wild Rice Festival will be going on in Mahnomen this Saturday, August 26. Event Organizer Rebecca Dallinger gives us a brief history of the festival and what it’s all about.  Dallinger also highlighted some of the events happening on Saturday including a Parade.  There will also be events like a car show going…
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August 25, 2023 0

Local Musician Releases 1st Album 

Mahnomen native and local country music artist Steve Turner recently released his first album and will be performing music from his new album “Troubadour Dream”. Turner discusses his album and what you can expect from it.  Turner also talked about his journey from Mahnomen to Nashville and why he pursued a career performing country music. …
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August 25, 2023 0