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DNR/White Earth Memo Of Understanding

ST. PAUL, MN—The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and White Earth Nation have come to an agreement on natural resource management in the White Earth State Forest.  At a ceremony at the State Capitol Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz and members of the White Earth Tribe sent a memorandum of understanding to formalize the long-term relationship…
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February 4, 2026 0

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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February 3, 2026 0

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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February 3, 2026 0

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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February 3, 2026 0

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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February 3, 2026 0

Fertile Events Group holding TDS Event Center Open House this weekend

After years of hard work, the Fertile Events Group will be holding an open house for the recently built TDS Event Center located at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Fertile events Group Representative Cody Coauette tells us more. Coauette says the TDS Event Center will have many uses.  Coauette says it’s very exciting to be at…
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February 3, 2026 0

Minnesota Extension holding annual “Women in Ag Conference” today 

The University of Minnesota Extension is holding their Annual Women in Ag conference today in Saint Cloud, and women from all across the State of Minnesota are expected to be in attendance.  Event representative Susan Hinrichs highlights some of the topics being discussed at today’s conference.  Hinrichs says the Women in Ag Conference is something…
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February 3, 2026 0

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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February 3, 2026 0

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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February 3, 2026 0

Caucus Elections taking place across Minnesota today 

The 2026 election may be ten months away, but at the local level work is already being done, as local GOP and DFL chapters will be holding their caucus elections this evening. While caucus elections might not receive the same turnout as primary and general elections, Norman County GOP Chair Ron Kuball says they’re still…
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February 3, 2026 0