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A licensed practical nurse at Cornerstone Residence of Fosston has been fired after an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health found neglect by that nurse. According to a public report released Wednesday, the unnamed nurse was supposed to change a resident’s catheter and documented she had done so. But an investigation by Cornerstone showed…
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Two members of Congress from Minnesota have re-introduced a bill that aims to support hospital-based nursing schools. Representatives Michelle Fischbach and Angie Craig, along with Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood, have re-introduced the Rebuild America’s Health Care Schools Act. Fischbach says the bill will allow federal nursing and allied health students to receive training in rural…
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A nun from Moorhead who lived over a hundred years ago is being considered for sainthood. Sister Annella Zervas was born in Moorhead in 1900. A letter from the Diocese of Crookston was sent to the Vatican on her behalf. Father David Baumgartner of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston tells us about…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—If you’ve looked at the City of Mahnomen’s website lately, you’ve probably noticed some changes. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther talks about the new website. Here’s a link to that website: https://www.mahnomenmn.org/
MAHNOMEN, MN— The Mahnomen City Council approved a couple of road projects at Monday night’s Council meeting. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says the first project will deal with parking downtown. Guenther says a project was also approved for work on County State Aid Highways 9 and 10. Guenther also told R&J News that she and…
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You might remember that area high schools celebrated FFA week in February. One school that didn’t is Ulen-Hitterdal. They’re celebrating it this week instead. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley explains. Critchley says dress-up days are also part of Ulen-Hitterdal’s FFA Week….with Monday being Beach Day. You can hear the latest news from the Ulen-Hitterdal…
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NAYTAHWAUSH, MN—Monday was proclaimed 3rd Grade Day in Minnesota by Governor Tim Walz. But it all started with Karen Wadena, a third grade student at Naytahwaush Community Charter School on the White Earth Reservation. Karen’s letter ended up in the Minnesota Star Tribune and eventually drew Governor Walz’s attention. Beth Zeitz, the executive director of…
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed Monday the official 3rd Grade Day….thanks to a third grader from Naytawaush. Back in January, Karen Wadena, a third grade student at Naytahwaush Community Charter School, saw fourth graders at her school celebrate National 4th Grade Day and wondered if there could be a 3rd Grade Day. While talking…
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March is Red Cross Month and the Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota American Red Cross is offering a sort of two-for-one special for blood donors this month. Kimberly Vosseteig explains. If you’re not familiar with A1C, Vosseteig says it’s a check for diabetes. In addition to the A1C screening, blood donors to the Red…
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Charges are being brought against two elected officials on the White Earth Reservation. According to documents, six charges are being sought against Tribal Chairman Michael Fairbanks and three charges are being sought against Secretary-Treasurer Mike LaRoque. Fairbanks is charged with mismanagement, abuse of power, theft and multiple violations of tribal law. Those charges were brought…
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