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Fischbach On ICE

During a conversation with R&J News last week, Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach was asked about changes to ICE, which Democrats in Congress have been wanting.  Fischbach says she doesn’t think anything will change. You can hear our full interview with Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach here:


May 13, 2026 0

Local law enforcement officers to be dedicated into the North Dakota Fallen Peace Officer Memorial Highway 

Coming up later today, local police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our communities will be dedicated to the North Dakota Fallen Peace Officer Memorial Highway. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall says his Department will be participating in the dedication, and he tells us more about this memorial highway.  Fall says there will be…
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May 13, 2026 0

Twin Valley City Council approves new rental ordinance 

After months of discussions and revisions, the Twin Valley City Council officially approved a new rental ordinance at their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more about this ordinance, and what it does.  Bolton says the council also approved a land sale at Monday night’s meeting.  Bolton says the council…
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May 13, 2026 0

Ada Borup West School Board discusses budgets with shortfalls in state funding 

The Ada Borup West School Board had ongoing discussions regarding their budget at Tuesday morning’s board meeting, as the school will likely see some deficit spending years if things in the Minnesota Legislature don’t change soon. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook talks more about their current budget situation, and why they’re seeking more funding…
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May 13, 2026 0

Region 1 Baseball Tournament Results

OPENING ROUND #1 Kindred 22-3 over #9 Enderlin #4 Sargent County 7-4 over #5 Oak Grove #7 Oakes 7-2 over #2 Northern Cass #3 Central Cass 25 over #6 Hankinson-Fairmount-Campbell-Tintah-Rosholt-Lidgerwood GAMES ON THURSDAY IN OAKES Winners Bracket 11 a.m. – Kindred vs Sargent County 1 p.m. – Oakes vs Central Cass Loser Out 4 p.m.…
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May 12, 2026 0

City of Ada awards bonds for Municipal Complex 

The Ada City Council awarded bonds for their Municipal Complex project during a brief special session on Tuesday afternoon. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the bond sale went better than expected.  The Ada City Council also approved a liquor license to the Norman County Raceway at Tuesday’s meeting.


May 12, 2026 0

Treatment Court Month Continued – Kim Burnell’s Story

As we continue our coverage of our Koochiching County’s Treatment Court Program, we welcome in a participant of the program, Kim Burnell. Kim gives us her experiences with addition, acceptance into the program, and the changes because of the support that she receives from the program, and the people that is making our Treatment Court…
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May 12, 2026 0

Ada Borup West School Board discusses class sizes 

Multiple members of the Ada Borup West community attended Tuesday morning’s School Board meeting to ask questions and raise concerns regarding class sizes at Ada Borup West, specifically in 2026/2027 Kindergarten class. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook talks about their current Kindergarten predicament, and how the school will be moving forward.  While students remain…
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May 12, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Tuesday 5/12/2026

A Ontario Provincial Police investigation in Fort Frances has resulted in impaired driving charges against a local resident. Police say officers with the Rainy River District OPP, assisted by the Treaty Three Police Service, responded Saturday to a report of a suspected impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, later determining…
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May 12, 2026 0