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Johnson Drops Out Of MN 1B State House Race

A Beltrami man has ended his campaign for the Minnesota House of Representatives.  Travis “Bull” Johnson announced Monday he is permanently suspending his campaign for House seat 1B.  He had temporarily suspended the campaign after failing to get the Republican endorsement in April. East Grand Forks Mayor Steve Gander was endorsed by Minnesota Republicans.  Incumbent…
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May 14, 2024 0

Fosston City Council Meeting

FOSSTON, MN—The City of Fosston has a new Police Chief.  Phil Juve was appointed Police Chief at Monday’s Fosston City Council meeting.  Seth Senn was also hired to the Fosston Police Department as a patrol officer. Also at Monday’s meeting, changes were approved in the City’s administration.  Sarah Manecke stepped down from her position; Amelia…
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May 14, 2024 0

Fertile City Council Meeting

FERTILE, MN—Monday night’s Fertile City Council meeting began with a petition being presented to the Council.  It states that residents of Fertile and surrounding areas are concerned about Fair Meadow Nursing Home and want it to remain locally owned and managed…and that citizens of Fertile be allowed to vote on Fair Meadow’s future.  Fertile City…
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May 14, 2024 0

The United States Flag: Origins, Evolution and Symbolism

Historical Presenter Dave Jones will be presenting on the Origins of the American Flag in McIntosh through the NELL program. Jones shares more: Dave Jones is a well known Historical Presenter and has covered a lot of different subject matter, but this one holds a special place in his heart: The event will take place…
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May 13, 2024 0

Hawley School Update 

The 2024 School Year will be coming to a close very soon, and the students at the Hawley School District have plenty to look forward to this week. Elementary principal Chris Ellingson says the busy week starts with the sixth grade class trip.  Ellingson says the school will also have kids in and out of…
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May 13, 2024 0

Waubun Envirothon sending two teams to state 

After a very successful regional competition the Waubun Envirothon will be sending two teams to the Minnesota State Envirothon Competition Next week. Envirothon member Tia Bevins tells us more about the two teams and when they’re leaving.  R&J News will follow up with Waubun Envirothon after the state competition on Monday, May 20.


May 13, 2024 0

Ada Public Library Upcoming Events 

The Ada Public Library has a number of events coming up throughout the rest of the month. Librarian Asha Osborn says that once a week through the end of May they will be doing their story time program for the kiddos.  Then on May 21 Osborn says the library will be holding their first plant…
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May 13, 2024 0

Ada Booster Club taking registrations for 2nd Annual 3v3 basketball tournament 

The Ada Booster Club is looking for students across the region to take part in the 2nd Annual 3v3 Basketball Tournament on June 21. Booster Club President Eric Smart tells us more.  Smart says the tournament is open to kids in 4th grade and up and will have different divisions based on age.  To register…
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May 13, 2024 0

Beating BBQ Bloat 

May is National BBQ Month and with the warm weather now among us people everywhere are breaking out their aprons and grills to host cookouts. Nutritional educator Dr. Julie Gatza says that many people this time of year will often make unhealthy mistakes that lead to things like constipation, gas, stomach aches and bloating. Gatza…
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May 13, 2024 0

Barnesville Event Center Open House

BARNESVILLE, MN—The Barnesville Event Center will open its doors to the public Monday, May 13.  Barnesville City Administrator Jeremy Cossette has details. The Barnesville Event Center is the former home of the Barnesville American Legion.  Cossette talks about the rebuilding project. Cossette adds that the Event Center is more like three buildings, since there were…
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May 13, 2024 0