Local Radio
The Fosston School Board approved a number of personnel items at their school board meeting last week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk tells us more about these changes, and he also clarifies a few things. Selk says the Board also agreed to an MOU with the teachers union, regarding READ Act trainings. Selk says the board…
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April is STI Awareness Month, and Norman Mahnomen public health is participating, by bringing awareness to our communities. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about STI Awareness Month, and what it promotes. Carlsrud also spoke more on the importance of educating young people about STIs, as they can be the ones…
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Temperatures continue to rise across the Red River Valley, and people have started to get outside, and partake in outdoor recreational activities. MN DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden reminds you to make sure you are checking for wood and deer ticks after a day in the wilderness. Bonfires, and shrub burning are also popular activities…
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The Minnesota State FFA Convention kicks off today, and Norman County is well represented at this year’s conference. Ada Borup West FFA members Billy Roesch, Brody Peterson, Kiera Hegreberg, Krystian Visser, Micheal Crompton, Rohin Triplett, and Sarah Arends tell us what they are competing in at this year’s convention. Norman County East will also be…
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The Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN recently took two planes full of Vietnam, and Korean War veterans to Washington DC for the trip of a lifetime. In attendance of the trip was Gail Kjenstad of the Red River Valley Motorcyclists who went as a volunteer. Kjenstad tells us more about his experience being able to…
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Greenworks Landscaping and Fencing out of Grand Forks is celebrating 20 years since they opened their doors for the very first time. Greenworks owner, and Ada native Jon Olson tells us more about the history of his company, and the growth it had over the last 20 years. Olson says the growth for Greenworks Landscaping…
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The Minnesota State FFA Convention kicks off on Monday, and a pair of Ada Borup West students will be representing the school on the big stage. One of these students is Ada Borup West senior Sarah Arends, who was named as a State Finalist for Star and Production Placement. Arends tells us more about this,…
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After taking a break due to winter, Phase Two of the Perley Grade Raises project is resuming on Monday. Tera Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed says travelers can expect to see a detour when traveling through Perley. Over the next couple months, there’s going to be a lot of work being done around Perley,…
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The Fosston/Bagley Speech team is sending seven students to the Minnesota State Speech Meet in Shakopee on Friday. Tom Lano of R&J News talks with Fosston/Bagley state attendees Easton Gilbertson, Allison Carlin, Lillian Nelson, Addison Wendt, Micah Malmanger, Maria Green and Melissa Bjerke about their events, and categories. R&J News will follow up with the…
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