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More Mahnomen Hospital Lobbying

MAHNOMEN, MN—During this year’s Minnesota Legislative session, the bonding bill that passed included funds for renovations at the Mahnomen Hospital and Nursing Home. City officials had been lobbying for the bonds for several years.  But at Monday’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the Council approved a contract for a lobbyist for the upcoming Minnesota Legislative session. …
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September 23, 2026 0

Fridhem Fundraiser Supper

There will be a meatball supper and photo op at the Fridhem Lutheran Church in Lengby September 26 meal served from 5:30-7:00pm. Menu includes meatballs, mashed potatoes & gravy,corn, dinner rolls, apple & pumpkin desserts, coffee & lemonade. The supper will help the Church in supporting it’s youth program and their activities, Becky Kahlbaugh tells…
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September 23, 2026 0

Sugarbeet Harvest Preview 

After over a month of Pre-Harvest, the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Harvest is set to kick off next week. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association. Says the pre-harvest has gone as expected.  When it comes to the sugarbeet harvest, Weber says there’s a lot of moving parts that go into a…
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September 23, 2026 0

Norman County Commission talks budgeting 

The Norman County Board of Commissioners met in regular session late last week, and had multiple discussions regarding county staffing. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl says this included an update on the county Veterans Service Officer position.  Budget talks are the main focus of the county right now, and Holl also gave an update on…
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September 23, 2026 0

Suspect Charged In Weekend Mentor Shooting

CROOKSTON, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  Formal charges have now been filed against a man accused in a weekend shooting in Mentor.  79-year-old Leslie Manford Anderson has been charged in Polk County with attempted second degree murder and six other felony counts, including first degree assault, second degree assault…
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September 22, 2026 0

ESTATE SALE


September 22, 2026 0

Ada Borup West School Board Meets

The Ada Borup West School Board held a special meeting on Tuesday morning, and the agenda included two items including a presentation from head cross country coach Tyler Hennen, and a discussion about first grade class section staffing. Ada BoruP West Superintendent Aaron Cook gives us the rundown of the meeting.  The Ada Borup West…
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September 22, 2026 0

26th Annual Deerwood Technologies Golf Challenge Brings Community Together to Support Local Scholarships

26th Annual Deerwood Technologies Golf Challenge Brings Community Together to Support Local Scholarships Eleven teams turn out despite rainy conditions to support educational opportunities for local students DEERWOOD, MN – Deerwood Technologies recently hosted its 26th Annual Golf Challenge at Cuyuna Rolling Hills Golf Course, bringing together golfers, businesses, and community supporters for a day…
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September 22, 2026 0

FIGHT CANCER!!!


September 22, 2026 0