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Local Halloween enthusiasts have a reason to finish assembling their costumes this week as the Ruffed Grouse Roadhouse prepares to host its 6th Annual Spooktacular on Saturday, October 31. The evening’s festivities will open at 6 p.m., giving early arrivals plenty of time to claim a spot and settle in before the main event: the…
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The Fosston Greyhounds are teaming up with the spirit of Halloween for a high-energy playoff celebration this Saturday. Fans and community members are invited to Thompson Field on October 31 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the Fosston Greyhound Football Spooktacular, a festive event featuring tailgating and trick-or-treating ahead of the Greyhounds’ playoff matchup.…
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Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women, after skin cancer. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says there are some risk factors in getting breast cancer that a person can’t change—with the first one being gender. Carlsrud says there are some risk factors that we can change. Breast cancer also…
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During a recent appearance on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program, Wild Rice Watershed District Administrator Tara Jensen said you should call their office if you see a maintenance issue or if you see beavers causing a problem with a watershed district project. The Wild Rice Watershed District’s phone number is 218-784-5501. And a reminder: the Watershed District’s…
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Did you know that the Cass Lake-Bena School District has a robot that helps the school in a multitude of ways whether its painting lines on their football field, or giving students the opportunity to learn? Cass Lake-Bena Director of Student Affairs Caleb Travis tells us more about the robot. Travis also talks more about…
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The November midterm election is just a week away, and in Minnesota ballot measures affecting education will be prevalent for every voter in the state. Ada-Borup-West, and Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says one of the measures will affect funding for every school in the State of Minnesota. While the dollar amount might not be super…
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The FFA National Convention was held this past weekend, and the Norman County East FFA Chapter had representation at this year’s convention. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with NCE FFA Advisor Hannah Baumgartner, who shares some of the highlights of their trip. Baumgartner says one of the biggest highlights for them however,…
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CROOKSTON, MN—A Crookston man who was already on probation for a felony is now in more hot water. 24-year-old Dustin Thomas Williams has been charged with engaging in electronic conversation relating to or describing sexual contact with a child. According to a criminal complaint filed in Polk County, Williams was sentenced in October 2025 to…
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The Northwest Minnesota Foundation celebrated 40 years of working alongside the people and communities of Northwest Minnesota with an anniversary gathering at the Sanford Center. The celebration brought together neighbors from across the region, including donors, volunteers, local leaders, and community partners, to reflect on the people, partnerships, and investments that have shaped Northwest Minnesota…
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Derek Gieseke, Superintendent of the Fosston School District spoke to R&J News during this week’s edition of Fosston School News to discuss everything coming up for the school district including a pair of important and cool events coming up for the elementary school students in the next few weeks. Fosston School News can be heard…
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