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SAFE Kids Grand Forks hosting Kids Don’t Float Water Safety Class on Monday 

Coming up on Monday, SAFE Kids Grand Forks will be hosting a Kids Don’t Float Water Safety Class. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks explains what this program is, and its importance when it comes to youth water safety.  For more information about the Kids Don’t Float Water Safety Class Contact Safe Kids Grand…
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April 9, 2026 0

Hillsboro Speech and Music competing in contests this week 

It’s going to be a busy day for Members of the Hillsboro music department today. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says they will have students out of town today at a Large Group Contest in Mayville.  Theis says the Hillsboro Speech Program will also be competing this week in the regional speech competition.  Theis…
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April 9, 2026 0

Juror Appreciation Day held at the Norman County Courthouse 

The Norman County Court Administration Office held their first ever Juror Appreciation Day at the Norman County Courthouse on Wednesday Afternoon. Minnesota Ninth Judicial District Judge the Honorable Annie P Claesson-Huseby explains why this was an event they wanted to host for the first time.  Claesson-Huseby says serving on a jury when called upon is…
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April 9, 2026 0

Essentia Health-Fosston Holds Groundbreaking Event for emergency department expansion

Essentia Health-Fosston held a groundbreaking Ceremony for their new $12 million emergency department expansion project on Wednesday afternoon. R&J News was in attendance at the groundbreaking, and had a chance to visit with Dr. Chris Anderson of Essentia-Fosston Emergency Medicine who says he is very excited to break ground on this project.  Dr Anderson says…
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April 8, 2026 0

Minnesota National Guard holds signing ceremony at Moorhead High School 

The Minnesota National Guard held a Signing Day Ceremony at the Moorhead High School on Wednesday morning, and officially welcomed four students into their ranks. National Guard Recruiter Staff Sergeant Kaden Murphy says it was great to welcome four new enlistees to their ranks, while also putting the spotlight on them.  R&J News has the…
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April 8, 2026 0

Ada Public Works issues reminder to residents with sump pumps 

With snow melt expected to increase over the coming weeks, the Ada Public Works Department is issuing a reminder for residents with sump pumps. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen tells us more.  People with questions about sump pump use should contact the Ada Public Works Department. 


April 8, 2026 0

Fosston Knowledge Bowl to defend state championship 

After winning the State Championship last year, the Fosston Knowledge Bowl Team will be looking to defend theirs later this week at the Minnesota Knowledge Bowl Championship at Cragun’s near Brainerd. Team member Micah Malmanger says they are excited to be back at state, and for a chance to end their knowledge bowl careers with…
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April 8, 2026 0

With Ice Melting, parents reminded about the importance of Water Safety

Temperatures are expected to rise in the coming days, which means that Minnesota’s water bodies will continue to thaw, making for unsafe conditions. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks says now’s a time when parents and guardians need to take extra water safety precautions, even if they don’t live near a body of water. …
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April 8, 2026 0

Cathy Erickson to be inducted into Minnesota Music Hall of Fame 

Coming up this weekend, Ogema Native and local music star Cathy Erickson will be inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in New Ulm. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Erickson, who said she was shocked when she found out she was going to be inducted.  Erickson shares more about herself,…
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April 8, 2026 0

Work with community partners a major strength for Public Health 

It’s Public Health Week, and Public Health Organizations across the country are celebrating by promoting the work they do in their local communities. Sarah Kjono of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says the ultimate mission of Public Health is to help fill in healthcare gaps in the communities they serve, and they do this by working with…
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