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A young woman who survived a suicide attempt is in the area this week to talk about mental health. Emma Benoit will speak Monday night at Waubun High School at 6. Then on Tuesday, she will be at the Ada-Borup-West School at 6. On both nights, a documentary about Emma called “My Ascension” will be…
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CLEARBROOK, MN—There’s going to be a sound of music from the Far East this Friday at Clearbrook-Gonvick School. Clearbrook-Gonvick Music Director Tami Ragan talks about an upcoming concert. Ragan tells us when the concert will take place. You can hear the latest Clearbrook-Gonvick School News Tuesday afternoons at 2:05 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
R&J News wraps up its series on Twin Valley student Maxwell Fjeld, who recently traveled to Washington, DC to lobby for expanding Minnesota’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program nationwide. We asked Maxwell about his plans for the future. And what type of career does Maxwell have in mind? You can catch up on our interviews with…
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On Wednesday, R&J News told you about Essentia Health’s plans to expand the emergency room at Fosston Hospital, along with adding a new ambulance bay and special rooms for patients who need behavioral health care. Essentia Health West Market President Dr. Stefanie Gefroh talks about those plans. Gefroh was asked if these expansion plans are…
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The man who died in a two vehicle crash near Northwood Wednesday morning has been identified. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 66-year-old Curtis Flexhaug of Hatton died when his car was struck by a pickup driven by a 16-year-old at the intersection of Highway 18 and 4th Avenue NE, about five miles east of…
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ST. PAUL, MN—Deer farmers and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources debated a House bill that would modify fencing requirements for deer farms. Republican Representative John Burkel of Badger is the bill’s author. DNR officials say the current law has been effective, and eliminating the physical separation could lead to an increase of chronic wasting…
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Earlier this week, R&J News told you about Maxwell Fjeld of Twin Valley and his trip to Washington, DC to promote expanding the Minnesota Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program nationwide. Maxwell says his trip east included a few firsts. And he tells us what he saw that left a great impression. On Friday, Maxwell Fjeld will…
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FOSSTON, MN—There’s going to be a spaghetti and meatball dinner and silent auction this Sunday in Fosston for Heather Tarnasky. Heather’s mother, Jennifer Anderson, tells us about Heather’s health issues. Anderson talks about the silent auction items that will be available. Anderson says Heather’s husband is taking a leave from the Air Force to help…
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FOSSTON, MN—The dispute between Fosston Hospital and Essentia Health has taken a new turn. On Wednesday, Essentia Health announced preliminary plans to expand Fosston’s emergency department—changing the current 1100 square foot space to 6700 square feet. Essentia’s statement says the expansion “will greatly improve patient flow…, employee and patient safety, infection control…and overall efficiency.” The…
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HILLSBORO, ND—About 20 people attended a public forum in Hillsboro Tuesday night about the April 22 election to raise the mil levy by 12 mils over the next ten years. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh explained how a combination of decreased state revenue and higher expenses put the school district in a position where it had…
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