Author: Aaron Feeley

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Annual Bagley Board Meeting

Superintendent of Bagley School District Erich Heise recently spoke with R&J News regarding his annual Board Meeting trip down to Rice Lake. Heise had this to say. This is now the 8th straight year the Heise has had to opportunity to attend this meeting on behalf of Bagley Schools, he continued; Catch Bagley School News…
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October 23, 2026 0

Crookston Teen Selected For National FFA Competition

Ella Capistran of the Crookston FFA Chapter recently was selected to represent Minnesota at the National FFA Agriscience Fair in Indianapolis which began on Wednesday and continues through Saturday of this week as part of the National FFA Convention and Expo. The competition selects participants from 7th through 12 grade from around the country who…
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October 23, 2026 0

Win-E-Mac AD Talks Big School Events

On yesterday’s edition of Win-E-Mac School News on KKCQ Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo spoke with R&J News about some huge events coming up at the school that Langemo believes are not just good for the school but the community as a whole. One of the events is today’s Flu shot event at the school…
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October 23, 2026 0

Garden Valley Receives Showcase Award

Garden Valley Technologies was recently recognized as an National Telecommunications Cooperative Association Smart Rural Community Showcase Awardee for its student community broadcasting program and CEO Tim Brinkman spoke with R&J News about the award and what providing opportunities to local students means to GVT. Brinkman also spoke on the financial impact of the program for…
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October 22, 2026 0

Bemidji Professor Honored With Award

The Minnesota Humanities Center names Anton Treuer of Bemidji as the 2026 Ruth & Ray Reister Award for Historical Contributions to the Humanities awardee. Anton Treuer is a professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University, author, historian, and cultural educator whose work has advanced understanding of Ojibwe and Minnesota history for more than three decades…
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October 22, 2026 0

Keith Sistad Talks Medicare Changes

There are about to be big updates coming in 2027 to the local service area for those that will be enrolling in Medicare with a number of insurance companies pulling out of several local counties leaving residents with minimal options when it comes to their health plan. Keith Sistad of Keith Sistad Insurance in Fosston…
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October 22, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff Talks Hunting Safety

With Firearm Deer Hunting season coming up at the start of November, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson wants to share some helpful safety tips with those that will be participating this year. Halverson also says there is a tool every hunter should keep on them in case of getting lost while in the woods. It…
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October 21, 2026 0

Essentia Hosting Joint Replacement Seminar

Essentia Health on Tuesday, Oct. 27, will host a seminar in Fargo highlighting available surgical options for joint replacement. If knee, hip or shoulder pain limits your mobility and quality of life, this event is designed to help you understand your options and take the next step toward relief. This complimentary event starts at 6:30…
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October 21, 2026 0

Halloween Safety Tips

Trick or Treating is right around the corner as we are just 10 days away from Halloween and Clearwater Sheriff Darin Halverson spoke with R&J News about some of the dangers that the night can often bring particularly when it comes to your kids costumes. Halverson also spoke about things to go over with children…
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October 21, 2026 0

MCCL CED Advocates For Voter Turnout

The Co-Executive Director of the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Cathy Blaeser spoke with R&J news recently about the upcoming big ticket issues concerning those that share in their stance on pro-life values in the upcoming local elections. November 3rd is coming up fast, and Blaeser says this election will be pivotal for those hoping…
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October 20, 2026 0