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A Fosston native is now a North Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper. Trooper Jacob Walker had worked for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office before joining the Patrol. He graduated from the North Dakota Highway Patrol Academy in 2024 and recently completed field training. Trooper Walker will serve North Dakota’s southeast region and is stationed in Wahpeton.
HAWLEY, MN—Artists from around the region are getting ready for next weekend’s Hawley Art Show and Sale. Sandy Maydole, one of the Art Show’s co-chairs, says artists can bring in their entries this Saturday and Sunday. Maydole says entries will be judged in four classes: professional, amateur, student in grades 7 through 12 and student…
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During an interview on Wednesday’s YourLiveEvent.com Coaches Show, Fargo Oak Grove Athletic and Activities Director Brent Wolf talked about the three class setup that’s been in place for boys and girls basketball over the past two seasons. Specifically, Wolf talked about the success points formula that could allow teams to move up a division. The…
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CLEARBROOK, MN—Students at Clearbrook-Gonvick can learn about job opportunities next week during a career fair. Clearbrook-Gonvick Activities Director Scott Schafer says it’s been a few years since they have had a job fair. Schafer says even younger students can get something out of this career fair. Clearbrook-Gonvick’s career fair is Thursday, April 10 from 2…
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With a major snowstorm headed our way, R&J News checked in with the Norman County Highway Department to see if they’re ready for it. County Engineer Keith Berndt says his crew is ready. Berndt was asked if the highway department’s budget can accommodate this expense of this April storm. If you need to drive during…
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She survived a suicide attempt and is sharing her story. Emma Benoit spoke Monday night at the Waubun Ogema School about her decision to end her life eight years ago. Benoit’s gunshot wound didn’t kill her, but it left her with a spinal cord injury that has her confined to a wheelchair. What came as…
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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.
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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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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