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Minnesota’s lakes and rivers might seem inviting for a trip on a boat or kayak. But Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson says the water is still cold–and cold water can be dangerous if you fall in the water. Halvorson says after 30 minutes in cold water, you can lose consciousness. If you find yourself in…
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FOSSTON, MN—Four students from Fosston High School will participate in this week’s State Class A Speech competition in Shakopee. Sophomores Allison Carlin and Maria Green work as a team for their event. Eighth grader Easton Gilbertson had a creative way of describing his event. And freshman Addison Wendt talks about her event. The Class A…
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FFA Advisor Myla Donovan is excited to share the success of the Fosston FFA Chapter as they head to the State Competition: Following the State Competition the Fosston FFA Chapter will be hosting a banquet: Best of Luck to all of the Fosston FFA students competing at the upcoming State Tournament!
The Simonson-Betcher American Legion Post 26 of Ada has announced the Ada-Borup-West representative at the Annual American Legion Boys State session. Legion Commander Ken Pazdernik tells us more. Every year the Ada Legion also gives out a scholarship to a student at the Ada-Borup-West School, and Pazdernik tells us who this year’s recipient is. Pazdernik…
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April 14 through 20 is Dispatch Appreciation Week and area first responder departments are celebrating. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall highlights all the great work his dispatchers do and the benefit they have on his department and community. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson also acknowledged the work his dispatchers do, including the work they do…
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This Saturday the Firefly Center for Art and wellbeing will be holding their Festival of Tables event at the Firefly Center in Fosston. Event representative Laura Damielson tells us more about this long standing Fosston tradition. For more information go to www.fireflycenter.org, or go to the Firefly Center for Art & Wellbeing Facebook page.
Plans for the Dekko Center Project continue to move along and the City of Ada may have some good news coming soon. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the City recently met with the Dekko Foundation regarding a potential grant for the project. Larson says if their grant application is accepted by the Dekko Foundation,…
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Minnesota’s four Republican members of the US House have asked the House Judiciary Committee to investigate the Hennepin County District Attorney’s office. Representatives Michelle Fischbach, Tom Emmer, Pete Stauber and Brad Finstad have asked specifically about the investigation into Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan. As you may know, Londregan is charged with second degree unintentional…
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HALSTAD, MN—There’s going to be a fundraiser for the Landmark Center in Halstad Saturday night. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson talks about the second annual Adult Prom. There will be door prizes, games and fun. Saturday’s social hour starts at 5, with dinner at 6 and the dance beginning at 8. Tickets are $40 per person…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. A man from Lake Park has been arrested for DWI in connection to a fatal car crash Saturday night near Ulen. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to an accident in the 18000 block of 250th Street, northwest of Ulen, around 11:40…
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