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Minnesota Measles Cases Hit 36-Year High as Health Providers Urge Vigilance

The Minnesota Department of Health has announced that measles cases across the state have reached 80 this year, marking the highest annual total Minnesota has recorded in 36 years. The surge comes amid a nationwide spike, with more than 4,500 cases reported across the United States. State health officials emphasize that measles is extremely contagious…
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November 2, 2026 0

Lund Lutheran Church to Host Annual Deer Hunters Supper in Gully

The Lund Lutheran Church community in Gully is preparing to welcome hunters, neighbors, and families for its annual Deer Hunters Supper on Saturday, November 7. Held at the Gully Community Center from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the longstanding local tradition offers attendees a warm, hearty meal and an evening of fellowship following opening day…
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November 2, 2026 0

KKCQ Coaches Corner 10-29-26

Fosston Volleyball – Meghan Palubicki Part 1 Fosston Volleyball – Meghan Palubicki Part 2 Fosston Football – Joe Woods Bagley/Fosston Swimming – Luke Nelson Bagley Volleyball – Sarah Schwegel Win-E-Mac Volleyball – Kelsi Gunufson Win-E-Mac Football – Aaron Cook Clearbrook-Gonvick Football – Casey Kroulik Red Lake County Central Volleyball – Angie Lundeen


October 30, 2026 0

United Lutheran Church to Host Annual Men’s Pancake Supper This Sunday

Community members in and around Gonvick are invited to gather for an evening of food and fellowship as United Lutheran Church hosts its annual Men’s Pancake Supper on Sunday, November 1st. The community meal will run from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the church in Gonvick. The kitchen crew will be serving up a…
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October 30, 2026 0

Erskine Residents on Edge Over Serial Public Nudity Incidents

Residents of Erskine are raising concerns following repeated incidents involving a man wandering the streets and displaying himself without clothing. Surveillance footage captured on October 14th shows a local resident walking down the street late at night wearing nothing but socks and shoes. According to residents, the man has been spotted by multiple cameras, seen…
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October 30, 2026 0

Cornerstone Residence Invites Community for Saturday Trick-or-Treating

Local families looking to kick off their Halloween festivities are invited to Cornerstone Residence of Fosston for an afternoon of community trick-or-treating this Saturday. From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the facility, located right off Highway 2, will open its doors to neighborhood children dressed as ghosts, witches, superheroes, princesses, and creative characters of all…
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October 29, 2026 0

“Festival of Trees” Returns to the Shevlin History Center

The Clearwater County Historical Society will host its 4th Annual “Festival of Trees” from December 2 through December 21 at the History Center in Shevlin. Local organizations, businesses, and families are invited to participate by decorating a tree for the event. The registration deadline is November 1. Those who registered last year are asked to…
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October 29, 2026 0

Essentia Health-Fargo Adopts AI Diagnostic Tool for Heart Disease.

Essentia Health-Fargo is the first hospital in the Dakotas to adopt the CathWorks FFRangio® System, an AI-powered diagnostic tool for evaluating coronary artery disease during cardiac catheterizations. The technology uses routine angiograms and computational modeling to construct a 3D arterial map, measuring blockage severity in minutes. Unlike traditional fractional flow reserve assessments, CathWorks removes the…
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October 28, 2026 0

From Donor to Recipient: Why Giving Blood Matters This November

Vitalant shared the story of Jenna Simpson of Perham, MN with R&J News. For years, Jenna was a dedicated blood donor, never anticipating that she would one day be on the receiving end of that generosity. In her early 30s, severe bleeding ulcers caused life-threatening blood loss, and two emergency blood transfusions saved her life.…
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October 28, 2026 0

Ruffed Grouse Roadhouse Prepares for 6th Annual Halloween Spooktacular

Local Halloween enthusiasts have a reason to finish assembling their costumes this week as the Ruffed Grouse Roadhouse prepares to host its 6th Annual Spooktacular on Saturday, October 31. The evening’s festivities will open at 6 p.m., giving early arrivals plenty of time to claim a spot and settle in before the main event: the…
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October 27, 2026 0