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FOSSTON, MN—The Fosston School Board held its June meeting last week. Superintendent Todd Selk says the Board approved the district’s budget for the upcoming school year. Selk also thanked donors to the Fosston School District for making several events possible during the last school year. Selk also reminds Fosston residents of the school’s summer hours. …
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Ada A’s 2, Dilworth Raildogs 1 6/27/24 JL Make it five consecutive wins for the Ada A’s. They defeated Dilworth 2-1 Wednesday night at Tony Sipe Field. The A’s opened the scoring in the first inning when Nick Johnson was hit with a pitch with the bases loaded, bringing in Beau Fetting. Then…
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Clearbrook is getting ready for its annual Summerfest, which starts Thursday. Clearbrook City Clerk Lucie Thompson tells us about Thursday and Friday’s events. There’s plenty to do on Saturday, too. There’s more information on Clearbrook Summerfest through this link: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1004225104684555
In the third part of R&J News’ interview with Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, she was asked about the farm bill and how it’s progressing in Congress. Then we asked where’s the holdup in passing a farm bill? In Thursday’s installment, Fischbach talks about investing in rural America.
On Monday night, the Lake Park-Audubon School Board held its monthly meeting. Superintendent Dr. Tim Godfrey says one school board member will be leaving earlier than expected. Lynn Kaiser’s seat will remain vacant after the July 18 board meeting. Also on Monday, Godfrey says the budget for 2024-25 was approved. Godfrey talked about where the…
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On Monday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ, Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve spoke about Minnesota TZD. The goal of Minnesota TZD is to have no more than 225 traffic deaths in the state by 2025. So far in 2024, there have been 187 traffic deaths in Minnesota.
Earlier this month, Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach joined six other Republicans in the US House asking Minnesota Commissioner of Education Willie Jett for details on the Feeding Our Future scandal. Over $250 million of COVID relief money was sent to Feeding Our Future with the idea the money would be used for food…
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A driver who stopped to go after a stray cat on I-29 ended up as part of a two car accident Monday afternoon in Fargo. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, it happened shortly before 3pm on the south side of the tri-level. 25-year-old Hailey Kindem was southbound on I-29 when she saw a…
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Minnesota Republicans in the US House are asking Governor Tim Walz to immediately submit a Major Declaration Declaration request for communities affected by recent flooding. In a letter sent to the Governor, the lawmakers say “the damage from this flooding has impacted many Minnesotan families. Homes, businesses, community buildings, and public areas are under water.…
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Last week, R&J News had a chance to speak to Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach about several issues facing Minnesotans. We asked her first, what are the greatest concerns Minnesotans say they have? And while there’s talk about a border wall at the southern US border, Fischbach says there’s nothing like that at the…
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