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Sugarbeet Harvest Update 

Sugarbeet Pre Piling continues to move along, and sugarbeet producers and organizations are reporting a very promising crop. Harrison Weber of the  Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association says this year’s pre-pile harvest has gone well, and the sugarbeet yields look good.  The Red River Valley has seen some uncharacteristically warm temperatures recently, and Weber…
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October 1, 2025 0

New Ag Education and FFA Teacher at Norman County East 

The Norman County Ag Education and FFA Chapter welcomed a new teacher this school year. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with NCE Ag Ed teacher Hannah Baumgartner, who tells us more about herself, and her background in agricultural education. Baumgartner tells us some of her goals for year one.  Baumgartner also spoke…
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October 1, 2025 0

Hillsboro Arts House honors long-time Hillsboro artist

The Traill County Arts Coalition and Hillsboro Arts House are teaming up to honor the late John C. Pederson’s artwork following his passing in 2025 by filling the Arts House with nearly 150 of Pederson’s paintings. Pederson was a self-taught artist for most of his adult life, starting as an artist in the army for…
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October 1, 2025 0

Minnesota GOP and DFL caucus respond to Governor Walz’s special session proposal

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to call a special session with the focus on passing stricter gun laws, including an assault weapons and high-capacity magazines ban. The special session has garnered pushback from Senate and House Republicans. Minnesota House Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth made it clear that Republicans would show up for…
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October 1, 2025 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

Fertile-Beltrami counselor Amanda Bosman talks about Homecoming this week.


September 30, 2025 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School News

Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson previews the coming week’s activities.


September 30, 2025 0

50th Anniversary of 1975 Fosston Volleyball Team

FRONT ROW left to right – Beth Jesness, Bonnie Halvorson, Lorraine Olson, Marlene Johnson, Kim Carlin, and Ranae Mireault. BACK ROW – Anita Quam, student manager, Deaun Veum, Gail Hilliard, Cindy Kolling, Julie Daniels, Tammy Jackson, Sue Nelson, student manager, and Head Coach Berniece Carlin. Fosston, MN — Fifty years ago, the Fosston Greyhounds volleyball…
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September 30, 2025 0

Oh Canada Show – September 30th

The September 30th edition of the Oh Canada Show began with Ed Gackley talking to Pierce Gouin from International Falls and Ronnie Bender from Chicago, Illinois. Next, Ed talked with Stacey and Christine Cridland who were this year’s Fort Frances Businesswomen of the Year! Finally, Ed got to talk with the brother duo Liam and…
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September 30, 2025 0

Diane Anderson Honored With The Minnesota Assistant Coach Distinguished Service Award

Diane Anderson was recently recognized for The Minnesota Assistant Coach Distinguished Service Award. Diane was very prominent in many of the Fosston High School athletic programs through her years of service, until her retirement. Diane started as an Assistant Coach in 1978 working with Fosston’s Head Volleyball Coach Bernice Carlin and continued as Kim Roysland’s…
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September 30, 2025 0

Dan Stifter-Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent 9-30-25

Dan Stifter, Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent, discussed homecoming activities and updated our listeners on their school bond referendum. Residents now have the opportunity to vote on the plan in advance of the general election on November 4, 2025.


September 30, 2025 0