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Corn & Soybean Harvest Update  

The fall harvest was underway across the Red River Valley, but recent rains have brought progress to a stand still for many local producers. Corey Hanson who farms near Gary tells us how the harvest has gone, and how his soybean crop is looking.  As for his corn, Hanson says his crop is facing major…
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September 29, 2026 0

While farmers harvest crops, DNR harvests walleye 

When you hear the phrase “fall harvest” most people will think of the local sugarbeet, corn, or soybean harvest, but did you know that the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department also has their own version of a fall harvest? Nathan Olson of the MN DNR Fisheries department tells us more about their fall harvest season centered…
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September 29, 2026 0

Victims In Fatal Clay County Crash Identified

CLAY COUNTY, MN—The names of the two people involved in a fatal crash near Glyndon last Friday have been released.  The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 19-year-old Lindsey Rabon of Fosston was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash that happened early Friday morning in the 10000 block of 90th Avenue North in rural…
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September 28, 2026 0

Fosston Superintendent Talks Hectic Homecoming Stretch

Fosston Superintendent Derek Gieseke has been busy putting together the Fosston Homecoming week and balancing the events and scheduling with the rest of the typical duties of his position. Gieseke recently spoke to R&J News for the school news program and tells us about the extremely busy time of year: Gieseke also talked about the…
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September 28, 2026 0

Fosston Referendum Update

Fosston Superintendent Derek Gieseke spoke on the most recent edition of the KKCQ school news program about the big referendum that Fosston school district is hoping will get passed by the voters come November 3rd. Gieseke has already held a public meeting and has several more public events scheduled, he speaks on that here: Gieseke…
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September 28, 2026 0

NW Minnesota Receives Building Better Lives Grant

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has awarded $82,500 in its latest Building Better Lives Grant round, supporting nine organizations across northwest Minnesota. The awarded projects expand access to essential services, including healthcare navigation, workforce training, transportation support, economic opportunity, and inclusive community planning. The grant round received requests totaling $319,263. Applications reflected strong demand for projects…
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September 28, 2026 0

Lots of work being done at the Ada Baseball Fields 

If you drove by the Dekko Center last week, you may have noticed a ton of work being done in the area surrounding the baseball fields. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen says crews were hard at work last week, putting work in on the baseball field, and hockey rink.  Eggen was a guest on the…
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September 28, 2026 0

Zombie Survival returning to the Gary Pines 

The City of Gary Invites you to show off your survival skills next month, as they will be bringing back their ever popular Zombie Survival event, in the weeks leading up to Halloween. Event Representative Wendy Bennefeld says people need to mark October 17 on their calendar.  Bennefeld says this event is even open to…
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September 28, 2026 0

Ada Mural Fundraiser to be held Thursday

Coming up later this week, there’s going to be a fundraiser for the Ada Mural Project, and community members are encouraged to come and show their support. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society explains why they are holding a fundraiser for the mural.  Kitchell also tells us what they have planned for the…
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September 28, 2026 0

Waubun School Board Meets 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board made a final approval on a new attendance policy at their most recent meeting last Wednesday. Superintendent Laurie Johnson Tells us more.  Johnson says the school board also approved their 2027 Preliminary Levy.  Johnson also invites the community to come out and participate in a community input session in regards…
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September 28, 2026 0