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Earlier this week, R&J News told you about Maxwell Fjeld of Twin Valley and his trip to Washington, DC to promote expanding the Minnesota Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program nationwide. Maxwell says his trip east included a few firsts. And he tells us what he saw that left a great impression. On Friday, Maxwell Fjeld will…
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The 2025 North Dakota Division A Boys & Girls Basketball All-State Teams were announced on Wednesday afternoon. The teams are selected by members of the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Division AA will be announced on Thursday and the winner of North Dakota Miss and Mr. Basketball will be released on Friday.…
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Heritage Insurance Services in Hillsboro cut the ribbon to officially dedicate the start of their service to the community of Hillsboro at their Wednesday Open House. Heritage started servicing customers in the new Hillsboro location at the beginning of the year. Agent Luke Faleide fills us in on how the new location came to fruition.…
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United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) Executive Director Erin Shay is now the leader of the statewide association, United Ways of Minnesota, in addition to heading the local organization. Most recently, United Ways statewide collaborated with United for ALICE through the association to release the “ALICE in Minnesota: A Study of Financial Hardship” report. Shay…
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FOSSTON, MN—The dispute between Fosston Hospital and Essentia Health has taken a new turn. On Wednesday, Essentia Health announced preliminary plans to expand Fosston’s emergency department—changing the current 1100 square foot space to 6700 square feet. Essentia’s statement says the expansion “will greatly improve patient flow…, employee and patient safety, infection control…and overall efficiency.” The…
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For the March 25th edition of the Oh Canada Show Ed Gackley first invited some players from the Lakers: Darnell Kempf and Teagan Wrolstad. The Lakers were sponsored by Northwoods Gallery and Gifts today for their playoff run against the Thunder Bay North Stars. Ed’s next guest was Simone Laser from Royal Canadian Legion Branch…
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Brenda Perlowski, Executive Director of the Minnesota Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame in Little Falls, MN, invites everyone to their 17th Annual “Night with the Fishing Pros” Fundraiser coming up on Friday, April 4th, 2025.
It’s no secret that like much of the country, Minnesota is dealing with a law enforcement officer shortage, as many departments have had to close, or downsize due to lack of positions filled. A group of bi-partisan lawmakers in the Minnesota House and Senate are trying to fix this by pushing for legislation that would…
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