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Fort Frances Students Return to School After Investigation

Students are back in school on Wednesday at Fort Frances High School after the Ontario Provincial Police investigated a threat made to the school Tuesday. According to the OPP, around 11:30 a.m. police received information about a threat made by a phone call made about Fort Frances High School. Classes were cancelled for the day…
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October 21, 2026 0

Fall Harvest Update 

The 2026 Fall Harvest is winding down for many Red River Valley producers, and results have been mixed. Adam Sip of Bayer Crop Science tells us how he thinks things have gone in the field for local producers.  Soybean harvest is mostly complete in the region, and Sip says this year’s crop was very deceiving. …
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October 21, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff Talks Hunting Safety

With Firearm Deer Hunting season coming up at the start of November, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson wants to share some helpful safety tips with those that will be participating this year. Halverson also says there is a tool every hunter should keep on them in case of getting lost while in the woods. It…
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October 21, 2026 0

Norman County East School Board Meets 

The Norman County East School Board received updates from administration on their annual audit and bond project at their meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more. Nudell says the board also approved a contract for their in building childcare center, which fills a huge need in the district.  Also…
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October 21, 2026 0

Short Week at the Hillsboro School 

Last week, students across Minnesota had a short week of school for the annual MEA Break, but this week, students on the North Dakota side of the Red River get their turn at a short week. Hillsboro High School principal Carly Theis explains.  Again, it will be a regularly scheduled day on Wednesday, with no…
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October 21, 2026 0

Essentia Hosting Joint Replacement Seminar

Essentia Health on Tuesday, Oct. 27, will host a seminar in Fargo highlighting available surgical options for joint replacement. If knee, hip or shoulder pain limits your mobility and quality of life, this event is designed to help you understand your options and take the next step toward relief. This complimentary event starts at 6:30…
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October 21, 2026 0

Ada Borup West School Board approves Masters Agreement

The Ada Borup West School Board approved a masters agreement with their Para Professional Union at their meeting on Tuesday morning. Superintendent Aaron Cook fills us in on the details.  The Ada Borup West School Board will meet next on Tuesday, November 10. 


October 21, 2026 0

Halloween Safety Tips

Trick or Treating is right around the corner as we are just 10 days away from Halloween and Clearwater Sheriff Darin Halverson spoke with R&J News about some of the dangers that the night can often bring particularly when it comes to your kids costumes. Halverson also spoke about things to go over with children…
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October 21, 2026 0

Quiet Nook Lumber Prepares to Rebuild Following Devastating Fire

Quiet Nook Lumber, a local lumberyard located just south of Gonvick, is taking the first major step toward recovery after a destructive fire destroyed its facility. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene early Thursday morning at approximately 5:30 a.m., according to Cody Rude of the Gonvick Fire Department. Firefighters from both the Gonvick and…
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October 21, 2026 0

Crookston City Council Recap

The Crookston City Council met last night to discuss several major infrastructure developments and administrative updates across the city. A central topic of discussion was the major downtown corridor project. Mayor Dale Stainbrook broke down the estimated cost of the project and outlined how state funding and grant opportunities could significantly reduce the city’s out-of-pocket…
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October 21, 2026 0