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On Tuesday, R&J News told you about a proposal to rebuild a bridge in Norman County. County Engineer Keith Berndt says the bridge in question is on County Highway 25 in Hendrum. Berndt says he’s working with the engineers in Polk and Cass Counties to put together a federal grant proposal that would pay for…
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During an appearance on Monday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ-FM, Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve reminded people of what they must do after a snowstorm. Juve says there’s something else people need to do after a snowfall. Juve also says that if you have an icehouse or snowmobile trailer on the street, that also…
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It seems like toxins are everywhere…even in what we eat. We tend to eat foods that are heavily processed and that processing puts things into our bodies that take away nutrients. Dr. Julie Gatza is with the Florida Wellness Institute. Dr. Julie will talk about making healthier food choices on Access Health, which airs Saturday…
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FOSSTON, MN—There’s a new program at Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston that encourages good behavior in students. Magelssen Elementary Principal Dan Boushee explains. Boushee says it’s exciting to see the cards accumulate on the bulletin board. You can hear the latest Fosston School News Friday afternoons at 2:05 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
A Ulen-Hitterdal School Bus slid into the ditch Friday afternoon east of Syre. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells R&J News the bus ran into a snow squall as it was traveling on Highway 113, five miles east of Syre, around 4:30pm. The bus went off the road into a ditch. There was no damage…
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During a conversation with R&J News this week, Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther said she’s expecting the next City Council meeting will be busy. The next Mahnomen City Council meeting will be held on Monday, February 3.
ST. PAUL, MN—As you may know, Minnesota House DFL members have boycotted House activities since the session began last week. This past Tuesday, a House committee meeting was disrupted by protesters who claimed the hearing was illegitimate because no DFLers were at the meeting. A foul-mouthed rant followed for 20 minutes. State Representative Steve Gander…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. The two people involved in a fatal one vehicle crash near Buxton on Wednesday have been identified. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 39-year-old Randi Rae Crepps of Minot died in the accident and 74-year-old Steven Brekhus of Kenmare sustained life-threatening injuries and was…
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The Ada-Borup-West One Act Play won the championship at Thursday’s Sub-Section 30 One Act Play competition in Ada. The play is “The Cry of the Peacock!” and directed by Lisa Coleman. Ada-Borup-West now advances to the Section meet in Crookston on February 1. A photo of the cast is attached to this story.
Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander began his first term in St. Paul last week as successor to longtime District 1B Representative Deb Kiel. The East Grand Forks Republican took his oath of office with House DFL members boycotting the ceremony, as well as boycotting all House activities. Gander says in the meantime, he’ll work with…
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