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There’s been a movement in Minnesota to have more food from the state’s farms go directly to local schools. One school that’s taking advantage of that is the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School. Shannon Nowak is the Food Service Director for the DGF Schools. The Glyndon School cafeteria hosted a Battle of the Beans cook-off Thursday night sponsored…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. Mahnomen City, County and Hospital officials were at the State Capitol earlier this week to garner support for Mahnomen Hospital improvements to be included in the Legislature’s bonding bill. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says it was a productive visit. Guenther says she and…
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WARROAD, MN—The Warroad Robotics team will be heading to the World Championships next week, where students will compete against top programs from around the world. Their robot, built and programmed entirely by the team, has already proven itself capable of competing at the highest level. FRED Team Instructor Jeremy Culleton spoke with us about their…
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FERTILE, MN—Students at Fertile-Beltrami are gearing up for prom this Saturday. Mimi Iverson talks about this year’s theme. Breezy Iverson, another Fertile-Beltrami student, says Saturday is going to be a busy day. You can hear the latest news from the Fertile-Beltrami School Tuesday mornings at 10:30 on Gold 101.5 FM KRJM.
ULEN, MN—Quite a few people will be absent from the Ulen-Hitterdal School on Friday. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson says some students will be involved in a competition. Thompson says the school’s math teachers will also be out of the building on Friday. You can hear the latest Ulen-Hitterdal School News Monday afternoons at…
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FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami students Mimi Iverson, Miah Erickson and Breezy Iverson talk about this Saturday’s Prom.
CROOKSTON, MN—The wellness center at the University of Minnesota-Crookston was given a new name Monday. It’s now known as the Nielsen Family Wellness Center, in honor of Les Nielsen, his late wife June, and their two sons. UM-Crookston Chancellor Mary Holz-Clause says Les Nielsen’s connection with the campus goes deep. Nielsen talks about why he…
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Minnesota young people are saying “no” to marijuana and cannabis. The Minnesota Department of Health’s 2025 Minnesota Student Survey showed that 96 percent of students reported not using cannabis in the past month. This was the first student survey taken since adult cannabis use was legalized in Minnesota in 2023. The new survey continues a…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Monday’s regularly scheduled Mahnomen City Council meeting has been cancelled because Mahnomen officials will be at the State Capitol. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. Guenther was asked what she has heard from the City’s lobbyists about the Mahnomen Hospital’s chances of being included in this year’s bonding bill. R&J News will…
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A campaign has begun to renovate a historic building at the Minnesota State Fair. The Minnesota State Fair and 4-H are teaming up to begin a major renovation of the iconic three story 4-H building at the State Fairgrounds. The 4-H building opened in 1939 and has been the place where 4-H youth show off…
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