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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—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.
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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Severe Weather Awareness Week wraps up Friday with a talk about extreme heat. It might seem a bit early to think about 90 degree temperatures with high humidity, but Norman Country Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson says you need to use common sense. We have more information on staying safe from extreme heat through this…
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HAWLEY, MN—The 57th annual Hawley Art Show and Sale began its four day run Thursday at the Hawley Community Center. Sandy Maydole, one of the co-chairs for the art show, tells us about the types of art that are on display. The Hawley Art Show and Sale is open to the public Friday from 1…
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Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander spoke with R&J News this week about his work on the House Agriculture Committee. The East Grand Forks Republican spoke about a bill that seems to have been sidelined. Gander says DFL members of the committee insisted that a ban on the herbicide paraquat be included in the bill. Things…
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