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Minnesota’s congressional delegation is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide financial relief for turkey farmers hit hard by avian metapneumovirus. In a letter led by Republican Congressman Brad Finstad, lawmakers asked USDA officials to allow losses from the virus to qualify for assistance through the Livestock Indemnity Program. The disease killed more than…
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Superintendent Derek Gieseke of the Fosston school district joined R&J News to discuss the upcoming week for Fosston schools which included updates on the big referendum currently up for vote on November 3rd. Gieseke also provided an update on school picture day which will take place today.. The school also has found success in Gieseke’s…
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The Golden Eagles have set a new record for their highest finish in program history, placing third at the Jimmie Invitational, besting their previous high of fourth at the Augustana Twilight in 2025. The Golden Eagles finished ahead of three teams, all three being from the NSIC. The only NSIC team ahead of the University…
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The Thief River Falls City Council will meet Tonight, October 6th, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. Items on the consent agenda include the approval of council proceedings from September 15th-29th, City bills, disbursements, and Council per diems, approval of LPHE business registrations, and Phillipp Hoffman, Martell LLC – Discussion (requested…
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From fairgrounds to classrooms, community service to project days, 4-H youth in Polk County are proving they’re not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready. During National 4-H Week, celebrated Oct. 4–10, 2026, local clubs will share how 4-H equips young people with the skills, confidence, and resilience to lead in a world…
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Win-E-Mac activities director Brady Langemo recently spoke with R&J Broadcasting about what was happening with the school district with Homecoming now in the rearview and a big athletic week now behind us as they head into the first full week of October. Brady spoke about the excitement of last Thursday’s big volleyball matchup against Fosston…
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On October 1, 2026, at approximately 6:37 PM, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a truck colliding with a horse drawn buggy on Co. Rd. 122, approximately one-quarter mile east of the intersection of 410th Avenue. A truck, driven by Cory Holmer, age 39, of Detroit Lakes was traveling west on Co.…
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It’s early October but the winter weather will be here before you know it, and Sheriff Jim Tadman spoke to R&J News about some of the winter vehicle safety tips that have sprung up over his time as Sheriff, such as keeping the anti-freeze and windshield wipers well-kept. Tadman also explains why it’s important to…
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The Crooskton Public Library announced its full lineup of October activities that they will be hosting this year and it got kicked off with a Pokemon Card Club afternoon yesterday and the events will keep rolling over the weekend. On Saturday the Library will be hosting Sarah Pester from Burnham Creek Healing on the Mat…
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Scammers across Beltrami County are going out in full force as the Sheriff’s department is saying they are receiving multiple reports of scammers calling residents in the county impersonating Sheriff’s office personnel to gain information and payment from locals. A press release from the department says the scam works like this: The scammer claims to…
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