Building process begins on new fire station in Hillsboro
After breaking ground last fall on a $4 million fire station project, the building process in Hillsboro is beginning in February at the new Highway 81 location next to Sanford. Hillsboro Fire and Rescue Chief, Jake Rust, says everything came together at the right time to begin the project last fall. Rust says the project…
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Why is the flu hitting so hard this year
Flu season is one of those things that households in rural Minnesota and North Dakota can never avoid, but the flu seems to be hitting a little harder than it has in past years. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health Explains why the flu could be hitting harder than usual. Stallman says the decreased vaccine…
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Financial stress having major impact on local producers
Pending massive unexpected changes in policy, ag producers across the country will have to find a way to navigate through a very difficult agricultural financial environment in 2026. Bell Bank Senior Vice President Lynn Paulson. For this reason, Paulson says it will be very important for people to “lazer in” on their finances. While the…
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Fosston School to have further discussions on budget reductions
The Fosston School Board met in regular session last week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk says one of the items discussed was his recent visit with local legislators about the state of education, as the 2026 legislative session kicks off later this month. Selk says the school board also heard an update on enrollment at their…
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Shelly City Council Meets
SHELLY, MN—The Shelly City Council held its February meeting on Monday. Mayor Ron Cakebread says the Council approved increases to two rural fire protection contracts. The contract for Shelly Township is now $4500 and $3300 for Good Hope Township. The City Council also approved moving its financial accounts from one bank to another. It was…
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Demuth Campaigns In Crookston
CROOKSTON, MN—Minnesota Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth brought her campaign for Governor to Crookston on Monday. The Republican spoke to supporters for about an hour about changes that need to happen in the state. Demuth tells R&J News how things would be different under her leadership as Governor, as opposed to current Governor Tim…
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Area MSHSL AAA & ExCEL Award Winners
Fertile-Beltrami swept the Region 8A Minnesota State High School League Triple-A awards. Drew Gullickson and Katrina Hitchen were named Monday as the boys and girls winner, respectively, of the Region 8A Triple-A awards. Triple-A stands for Academics, Arts and Athletics…and is awarded to high school seniors who have a 3.0 or higher grade point average…
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