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Fischbach On Feeding Our Future Scandal

Earlier this month, Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach joined six other Republicans in the US House asking Minnesota Commissioner of Education Willie Jett for details on the Feeding Our Future scandal.  Over $250 million of COVID relief money was sent to Feeding Our Future with the idea the money would be used for food…
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June 25, 2024 0

Slowing Down In Neighborhoods

On Monday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ, Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve spoke about Minnesota TZD. The goal of Minnesota TZD is to have no more than 225 traffic deaths in the state by 2025.  So far in 2024, there have been 187 traffic deaths in Minnesota. 


June 25, 2024 0

MN GOP Reps. Ask Walz To Ask For Major Disaster Declaration

Minnesota Republicans in the US House are asking Governor Tim Walz to immediately submit a Major Declaration Declaration request for communities affected by recent flooding.  In a letter sent to the Governor, the lawmakers say “the damage from this flooding has impacted many Minnesotan families. Homes, businesses, community buildings, and public areas are under water.…
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June 25, 2024 0

Standardized Test Scores Show Improvement for Hillsboro Public Schools

At the most recent Hillsboro School Board meeting, Principals Terry Baesler and Jon Dryburgh presented their respective classes’ standardized testing results from this past school year. While mixed, both principals are encouraged by the results. Hillsboro Elementary improved their overall reading proficiency by eight percent from 39% to 47%. Dryburgh says it’s been an encouraging…
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June 24, 2024 0

Rep. Fischbach On District 7 Concerns

Last week, R&J News had a chance to speak to Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach about several issues facing Minnesotans.  We asked her first, what are the greatest concerns Minnesotans say they have? And while there’s talk about a border wall at the southern US border, Fischbach says there’s nothing like that at the…
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June 24, 2024 0

Lakes Jam 2024 (This Week!) June 27-29, 2024

This is it! One more reminder to get your tickets for Lakes Jam 2024! (https://lakesjam.com/)


June 24, 2024 0

Pine River Summerfest 2024

Pat Johnson, Interim Pine River Chamber of Commerce Director, tells us all about Summerfest in Pine River coming up on Saturday, June 29th, 2024.


June 24, 2024 0

Rail bridge collapses during Midwest flooding as a heat wave persists across much of the US

Millions of Americans sweated through a scorching weekend as temperatures soared across the U.S., while residents were rescued from floodwaters that forced evacuations across the Midwest. One person died during flooding in South Dakota, the governor said. From the mid-Atlantic to Maine, across the Great Lakes region, and throughout the West to California, public officials cautioned residents about the dangers of excessive…
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June 24, 2024 0

Littlefork Jackpine Savage Midseason Report

The 16U/18U Jackpine Savages softball team competed in the Bemidji Blaze Tournament over the weekend. There were 20 teams in the 16U/18U pool. The Savages went 0-4 for the weekend. It was not the outcome that they expected but gives them something to build on for the second half of the summer season! Here is…
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June 24, 2024 0