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Small businesses and private non-profit organizations hurt by the wildfires this past summer can recoup some of their losses with low-interest federal loans provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Monica Myles is the Public Affairs Specialist with SBA. The loans can be used by small business in Aitkin, Itasca, and Koochiching counties among others…
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Fosston Superintendent Derek Gieseke recently spoke to R&J News with one final note on the big school referendum coming up on the November 3rd election ballot, and shared with us that the school’s Fosston Forward website now comes with a full presentation put together by Gieseke for those that have been unable to attend any…
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Garden Valley Technologies were recently honored with the previously reported on NTCA Smart Rural Community Showcase Award for its student community broadcast program and CEO Tim Brinkman spoke with R&J News about why he feels its so important as a small town business to stay involved and give back to the community. Brinkman said he…
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The Fosston School District is set to host a pair of important October meetings this morning and evening at the school in the Superintendent’s office at 7:30am and then 5pm. At 7:30am this morning there will be a staff review meeting to go over the current 2026/27 staff for the staff review process. At 5pm…
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On what looks to be his final solo appearance on KKCQ as part of the monthly Fosston Chief of Police Report before his retirement at the end of the year, Phil Juve spoke about some key safety issues he’s seen over the years around the 31st of October, including some things to keep in mind…
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Later tonight at the Fosston Fire hall the Fosston-Lengby Lions will be hosting their tenth annual Pumpkin Extravaganza from 5-7pm. Tammy Rue with the Lions tells us more. Rue also talks about what makes the event so special and fun to her. The event again is at 5pm until 7pm tonight, Tuesday the 27th, at…
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The Northwest Minnesota Foundation celebrated 40 years of working alongside the people and communities of Northwest Minnesota with an anniversary gathering at the Sanford Center. The celebration brought together neighbors from across the region, including donors, volunteers, local leaders, and community partners, to reflect on the people, partnerships, and investments that have shaped Northwest Minnesota…
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Derek Gieseke, Superintendent of the Fosston School District spoke to R&J News during this week’s edition of Fosston School News to discuss everything coming up for the school district including a pair of important and cool events coming up for the elementary school students in the next few weeks. Fosston School News can be heard…
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Bemidji High School will be putting on its big Fall Musical coming up on November 12th-November 14th and Director Natalie Aas spoke with R&J News about what audience members can expect from the school’s production. Aas also spoke about her inspiration for choosing the classic fantasy story for this years production. It will be one…
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The Minnesota DNR is asking deer hunters to share what they’re seeing in the field. Research scientist Tyler Obermoller says observations submitted by hunters help biologists track deer populations and other wildlife across the state. Hunters can submit their observations through the Minnesota DNR website. Obermoller says reports from hunters help track a variety of…
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