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RRV Harvest Update 

Fall harvest is underway across the Red River Valley, but in Wilkin County most farms have wrapped up their fall harvest leaving with the exception of sugarbeet farmers. Wilkin County Farmer Jermey Tischer says fall harvest came early and that they should be wrapped up before Halloween.  For more agricultural news, and updates on the…
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October 19, 2026 0

Fun time to visit Itasca State Park 

Programming may be taking a break at Itasca State Park, but now’s still a great time to visit, and get one last outdoor experience before the snow eventually arrives. While the fall colors have moved past peak, Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says now’s still a great time to visit Itasca.  For more information…
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October 19, 2026 0

Fosston School Board Meeting

The Fosston School Board October Meeting is scheduled for Monday October 19th at the Fosston High School Conference room starting at 6:00PM. The meeting will be open to the public and feature a public comments period immediately following the discussions around the consent agenda items for the evening. The consent agenda items being discussed at…
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October 19, 2026 0

Bemidji’s Fuller Farm Gives Kids Fall Fun

With most students across the state off school Thursday and Friday of this past week, Fuller Farm in Bemidji wanted to give kids and parents alike an opportunity to keep themselves busy and entertained over the long weekend by extending their normal hours to allow for more Fall fun at the farm. Typically not opening…
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October 19, 2026 0

NCE to celebrate Bully prevention Month this week 

November is National Bully Prevention Month, and on Wednesday the Norman County East School will be celebrating, and all are invited to join them in celebration. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says all are encouraged to wear orange on Wednesday.  Again, that will be on Wednesday, October 21.


October 19, 2026 0

Fosston Superintendent Talks Fast-Paced Week

Superintendent of Fosston school district Derek Gieseke spoke with R&J News regarding what it is like from the school leadership perspective to go through the frantic scheduling of the MEA week. Gieseke also spoke about the benefits and hectic nature of the added responsibilities that have come with advocating for the school referendum on the…
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October 19, 2026 0

Mahnomen City Council Meets Monday

MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen City Council will meet Monday night.  The Council will review an agreement with Cenex about installation and maintenance of a septic tank.  There will also be discussion about preparing a preliminary engineering report for a new water treatment plant.  There will also be an update on the Mahnomen Hospital project, removal of…
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October 19, 2026 0

Halstad Telephone Company celebrating Co-op Month 

October is co-op month, and Halstad Telephone Company is celebrating by promoting the important role that cooperatives play in our rural communities. Halstead Telephone Company CEO Mark Forseth, who has worked at the company for over twenty years, says working for a co-op is a very rewarding experience.  Forseth says cooperatives are worth celebrating, for…
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October 19, 2026 0

Ada Borup West to hold annual Halloween Carnival and Unplugged Day

Students have returned from MEA break at Ada Borup West ,and the school has a number of fun activities and events coming up over the next few weeks. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says the ever popular Halloween Carnival is coming up early next week.  Triplett says parents should also mark November 5 on their calendar,…
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October 19, 2026 0

When should I keep my kid from going to school due to illness? 

With the flu season among us, the question many parents will have to answer is whether they should be keeping their child home from school when showing symptoms of the flu or cold. If you find yourself in this predicament, but don’t have an answer, Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health shares some things…
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October 19, 2026 0