Fosston Mayor confident after arbitration hearings with Essentia Health
The City of Fosston wrapped up arbitration in their ongoing dispute with Essentia Health earlier this week. Fosston Mayor Jim Offerdahl says he remains confident that the ruling will be favorable to the Fosston community and lays out an estimated timeline on when they will revive the official ruling. R&J News will continue to follow…
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Polk County Fair Chocolate Contest Winners
The Polk County Fair’s Chocolate Contest was held Wednesday night with an amazing turn out! Our judges definitely got a bit of a Chocolate fill. Here are the winners: Our adult winners are 1st place Sheila Benesh making Chocolate strawberry cheesecake. 2nd place Lisa Aanenson made Chocolate cake with Raspberry filling. 3rd place Harper Watne…
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City of Buxton Schedules Special Meeting to Review 2025 Preliminary Budget
The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening. The Council spent a good amount of the meeting combing through the specifics of the 2025 preliminary budget. While the majority of the budget looks to remain the same for next year, there will be some changes. Specifically, the city is preparing to absorb the…
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FSA Deadlines Fast Approaching
Norman County FSA Executive Director James Kruize was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program on Tuesday, and reminded farmers that Norman County FSA is currently taking nominations for the County Committee election. Kruize also reminds producers about the upcoming acreage reporting deadline on July 15, and to report all farm record changes to FSA. …
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Detroit Lakes Water Carnival returning for 88th Year
The Detroit Lakes Jaycees is back for its 88th year beginning Friday. Over the years the event has been a staple for the Detroit Lakes Community and it continues to grow. Water Carnival Admiral Rachel Kohler tells us more about the history and details of the event. As mentioned, the eleven day celebration kicks off…
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Area farmers still dealing with fallout from severe hail storm
After a hail storm ravaged northern Norman County on June 28, many farmers’ focus have drifted to dealing with the fallout. Jeff Petry who farms North of Ada is one of these producers, and he tells us what the fallout has been like. Mark Sirjord who also farms in Northern Norman County says much of…
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Polk County Fair Continues
The 123rd Polk County Fair in Fertile continues today and runs through the weekend. Polk County Fair Board President Danny Grunhovd gives us a rundown of today’s schedule of events. Grunhovd says the fun continues into Friday, which is also senior citizens day. R&J Broadcasting will be holding live broadcasts from the Polk County Fair,…
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Red Cross Needs Blood Donors
The American Red Cross is asking you to donate blood. Sue Thesenga with the Red Cross of Minnesota and the Dakotas says they’re offering an incentive for you to give blood. Thesenga also reminds you that every two seconds, someone needs blood. For more information on donating blood, or to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED…
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