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Minnesota voters have approved a boost in education funding through the state’s Permanent School Fund. The change increases the amount distributed to schools. Minnesota School Boards Association Executive Director Kirk Schneidawind had this to say. Fosston and Win-E-Mac school representatives have spoken with R&J News numerous times leading up to the election, and it was…
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2027 will be a transitional year for Polk County with the election now final and several new faces soon joining the county office, Joan Lee the County Commissioner spoke with R&J News about the biggest budget questions still to be answered. There will be a County budget meeting coming up soon. On top of the…
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Fall season is coming to a close and that means a big transition period for athletics, activities, and academics going into a new quarter. With the transition, the Fosston school district is still filling its calendar with upcoming events and in-class special occasions this coming week and weeks, and Fosston Superintendent Derek Gieseke spoke with…
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Financial Aid Night is coming to Win-E-Mac schools this coming Thursday November 12th at 6pm and will take place in room 52. At the event, they will be taking students through the information they need regarding FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid)and learn about the different options available to them regarding financial aid. Questions…
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The Colors of Cancer is a Bemidji-based non-profit that raises money and awareness for community members going through treatment for cancer and for the past 12 years they have put on the Little Black Dress Gala as one of their premium fundraising events. The event has raised over $40,000 per year over the 12 year…
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James Tadman has been serving as the Sheriff in Polk County for the past 7 years and has been with the Sheriff’s office since 1988 but announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election in 2026. The election ended up going to Mike Norland who will take over the role now from Tadman as…
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The Thief River Falls City Council met as it normally does on the 1st Tuesday of every month this Tuesday, the 3rd to discuss several items of interest to the local community including the approval of 2027 City License and Permit Renewals and Cannabis Business Registrations. Steve Narverud, member of the board representing an at-large…
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Polk County Sheriff James Tadman recently spoke to R&J News about the upcoming start to rifle deer season this weekend and the safety measures people should be taking to ensure emergency services won’t be included in you or your families hunting experience. Tadman also says that you are always responsible for where your shots ultimately…
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