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Rep. Fischbach Reacts To Soybean Deal With China

China has agreed to buy 25 million metric tons of soybeans from the US annually as part of an agreement reached by President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.  Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach gives R&J News her reaction to the deal. We’ll have more from Representative Fischbach on the federal government shutdown on…
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October 30, 2025 0

Broncos Wrestling Club Preseason 2025

Registration for boys and girls from Pre-K through 8th grade takes place Tuesday, November 5th, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Falls High School Library. The club’s season kicks off December 1st, with practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and local tournaments throughout the winter. To stay up to date, follow Falls Wrestling Broncos on…
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October 30, 2025 0

Fort Frances Muskies Hockey Preseason 2025

The Fort Frances Muskies hockey season is here — and both the Boys and Girls teams are ready to hit the ice with big goals ahead. The Muskie Boys, led by Head Coach Chris Sinclair, recently opened their season at the Husky Classic in Winnipeg. Despite limited practice time, Sinclair says the young group impressed…
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October 30, 2025 0

Common Goods Christmas Showcase

Common Goods invites the public to join them on Friday November 14 th and Saturday November 15 thfrom 9 am until 6 pm for their annual Christmas Showcase. During the Christmas Showcasecustomers will enjoy refreshments, prize drawings, Christmas music, and all new holiday displays.Pick up a Christmas Passport (in Baxter, Crosslake, or Crosby) get it…
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October 30, 2025 0

National FFA Convention now underway 

The FFA National Convention is now underway, and Minnesota FFA is well represented. One of those in attendance is Minnesota FFA State Secretary, and University of Minnesota Crookston student Dessa Terning, who tells us what part of the National Convention she’s most excited for.  Terning tells us how the first half of her state officer…
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October 30, 2025 0

Clearwater Trailblazers Snowmobile Club holding pair of events this week 

The Clearwater Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club is hosting a pair of events this week, and all are invited to take part. Event representatives Dave Kohl and Gail Friborg tell us more about their trunk or treat event coming up on Halloween.  Kohl and Friborg say they will also be holding a bean bag tournament this…
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October 30, 2025 0

 Halloween Safety Reminders 

Halloween is tomorrow, and children across the Red River Valley will be taking to the streets to do some trick or treating. While this activity is supposed to be fun, children are over twice as likely to be involved in a pedestrian accident. For this reason, Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve reminds drivers to be…
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October 30, 2025 0

Shelly Community Club Turkey Bingo

SHELLY, MN—The Shelly Community Club is hosting a new event Sunday afternoon.  Community Club President Eli Swenson talks about the event. Bingo starts at 1pm Sunday, with a free will offering meal served starting at Noon.  Swenson was asked what’s on the menu. Again, the Shelly Community Club’s turkey bingo is this Sunday with a…
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October 30, 2025 0

Win-E-Mac School District to vote on Referendum next Tuesday 

Coming up on Tuesday, the Win-E-Mac School District will be asking its residents to vote on an operating referendum. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook shares the details of the upcoming election day, as well as what the school is asking voters for.  Cook says people can learn more about the referendum on their referendum website.  Again,…
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