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A driver who stopped to go after a stray cat on I-29 ended up as part of a two car accident Monday afternoon in Fargo. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, it happened shortly before 3pm on the south side of the tri-level. 25-year-old Hailey Kindem was southbound on I-29 when she saw a…
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On Monday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ, Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve spoke about Minnesota TZD. The goal of Minnesota TZD is to have no more than 225 traffic deaths in the state by 2025. So far in 2024, there have been 187 traffic deaths in Minnesota.
Earlier this month, Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach joined six other Republicans in the US House asking Minnesota Commissioner of Education Willie Jett for details on the Feeding Our Future scandal. Over $250 million of COVID relief money was sent to Feeding Our Future with the idea the money would be used for food…
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Minnesota Republicans in the US House are asking Governor Tim Walz to immediately submit a Major Declaration Declaration request for communities affected by recent flooding. In a letter sent to the Governor, the lawmakers say “the damage from this flooding has impacted many Minnesotan families. Homes, businesses, community buildings, and public areas are under water.…
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At the most recent Hillsboro School Board meeting, Principals Terry Baesler and Jon Dryburgh presented their respective classes’ standardized testing results from this past school year. While mixed, both principals are encouraged by the results. Hillsboro Elementary improved their overall reading proficiency by eight percent from 39% to 47%. Dryburgh says it’s been an encouraging…
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Last week, R&J News had a chance to speak to Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach about several issues facing Minnesotans. We asked her first, what are the greatest concerns Minnesotans say they have? And while there’s talk about a border wall at the southern US border, Fischbach says there’s nothing like that at the…
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Norman County 4 H wrapped up the 2024 Norman County Fair with their 4 H Awards program, yesterday at the Tommy Roesch Memorial Stage. Norman County 4 H Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us how it went. Houglum says they were also able to hand out a new award this year centered around community impact.
The 2024 Norman County Fair is now in the history books. With a recap of the fair, R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer speaks with Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens.
The City of Thief River Falls alongside the Red Lake Watershed District approved the construction of a new water cooling project on the North East side of Thief River Falls. Rob Sip of the Red River Watershed Management Board tells us more about the project and what it will do. R&J news will continue to…
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Kinfolk Worship out of Ada will be performing at the Tommy Roesch Memorial Stage on Friday at 8:30 PM, and all are invited to attend and participate in worship, no matter their religious background. Kinfolk Worship founder Ruben Alvarez tells us more about their upcoming event , and Kinfolk Worship as a whole. Alvarez says…
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