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Fertile-Beltrami School News

FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke has this week’s school news, including a scholarship awarded to a senior.


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Oh Canada Show – 4/28/2026

On the April 28th edition of the Oh Canada Show, Ed Gackley began this week’s show with an interview with a pair of senior players from the Fort Frances Lakers: Pierce Guoin and Bradyn Rowsell. They give us a preview of the Game 7 against the Thunder Bay North Stars for the Bill Salonen Cup…
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Local and Regional News, 4/28/2026

Ontario Provincial Police in the Rainy River District have charged one person following an impaired driving investigation in Fort Frances.Police say officers responded Friday, April 24th to a single-vehicle crash on Kings Highway. Investigators say the vehicle left the roadway, striking and damaging a streetlight, hydro pole, and fire hydrant.Following the investigation, police determined the…
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Fosston Police Department encouraging residents to be vigilant of scams

Scams have unfortunately become a weekly occurrence in many people’s lives, as scammers are always coming up with new ways to scam you out of your hard earned money. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve says everyone needs to be aware of scams, as they can happen to anyone.  Juve says one thing that can protect…
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Leave baby animals alone this spring 

With the calendar about ready to turn over to may, one thing you’ll be seeing a lot more of are baby animals on the Minnesota landscape. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says if you do come across a baby animal in the wild or even your yard, it’s best to leave it alone.  Again,…
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Northwest Minnesota Foundation holding workshop for small business owners

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation will be holding a workshop for small business owners on Wednesday, May 6, and registration is now open. Northwest Minnesota Foundation representative Sarah Linda tells us more about the workshop. If this is a class that sounds like it could be a big benefit to you, Linda explains how you can…
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Aerospace Engineer speaks at Fosston Academic Awards Banquet 

The Fosston School hosted a very special guest for their Academic Awards Banquet on Monday evening, as 2016 graduate and aerospace engineer Kayton Lane was the keynote speaker. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Lane, who tells us more about her career, and education journey after high school.  Lane says now is…
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NWMAC Announces the opening of Iron and Feathers art exhibit 

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) recently announced the opening of a new exhibit at their Historic Fournet Building in Crookston. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about the exhibit they’re calling Iron and Feathers.  Again, this exhibit can be viewed at the Historic Fournet Building in Crookston. (Also known as the Tri…
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Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibit Winners Announced, multiple Ada Borup West students and staff named winners 

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council recently announced their annual Art Exhibit award winners, and multiple Ada Borup West students, and staff were among those who were recognized. Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Director Mara Hanel tells us more.  Hanel also highlighted some of the other regional artists who received recognition.  In other Arts Council news, Hanel…
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Top Hat Theatre Hosts Performance Of Elvis Presley’s Gospel Recordings

ULEN, MN—The music of Elvis Presley will be featured this Friday night at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen. If you’re expecting an Elvis impersonator, there won’t be one.  Mick Sterling talks about “From the King, For the King: The Gospel According to Elvis.”   Mick Sterling’s performance is Friday, May 1 at 7pm at the…
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