Local and Regional News, Tuesday 2/24/2026
Heather Cox Richardson, the acclaimed author of the widely read newsletter Letters from an American, highlighted the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in a major piece this week, reaching more than 2.8 million readers.Richardson spotlighted a rare joint letter from descendants of President Theodore Roosevelt urging U.S. Senators to reject House Joint Resolution 140, which…
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Northwest Minnesota Suicide Prevention assisting communities with suicide prevention services
Suicide is something that can affect every community, and for communities in Northwest Minnesota, the Northwest Minnesota Suicide Prevention Unit is there to help each community with their individual needs. Brenna Olson is the Northwest Minnesota Suicide Prevention Coordinator, and she tells us more about the unit, and the work they do with communities across…
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Ada Borup West celebrating National FFA Week
It’s National FFA Week, and the Ada Borup West FFA Chapter is celebrating accordingly, by promoting FFA and its members, with the hopes of getting more students involved in organization. Hannah Brandt is a member of the Ada Borup West FFA Chapter, and she shares the kinds of opportunities that FFA offers to area students. …
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Waubun School Board approves purchase of communication tools
The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approved the purchase of internal communication tools at their meeting last week. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more about this newest investment. Spaeth says the board also approved a pair of overnight trips for student groups. Other items from the meeting included administrative reports, and the approval of spring…
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Norman County East Riverwatch Participating in Annual Forum Competition on Wednesday
Coming up on Wednesday, the Norman County East Riverwatch Chapter will be participating in their annual Forum Competition. Katelyn Duray of Norman County East Riverwatch tells us more. Riverwatch member Mina Kjono says this competition is the conclusion of over two months of hard work. Ramsey Ellingworth explains what Riverwatch is, and their mission as…
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Rydell Wildlife Refuge hosting annual Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl
Coming up this weekend, the Rydell Wildlife Refuge will be hosting their annual Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl, and all are invited to take part. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen gives us a preview of this year’s event. Knutsen says they will have a limited number of skis and snowshoes available for rent. Knutsen says there…
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New face at the Fosston Police Department
There’s a new face at the Fosston Police Department. Late last year Officer Ryan Skipper joined the Fosston Police Department, and he’s starting to get situated in his new position. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Officer Skipper, who tells us more about himself, and his law enforcement career. Skipper explains what…
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KRJB-KRJM-KKCQ Good Student Award Winners 2-21-26
FGSA – McKenna Bjerk – Senior – Mahnomen High School MGSA – Gavin Curfman – Junior – Fosston High School