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During their White Earth State of the Nation Address last week members of the White Earth Governing Body (RBC) highlighted substance abuse programs as a major focus for the tribe in 2024 and beyond. R&J News caught up with White Earth Secretary Treasurer Michael LaRoque who explained why this is an important topic for him,…
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After punching their ticket to the state competition last month the Fosston Knowledge Bowl team will be leaving for Brainerd on April 11 for the Class A State Championship. Those attending include Senior Christian Olson, and Sophomores Avery Hruby, Caleb Richardson, Lewis Johnson, and Micah Malmanger. The five share how it feels to be attending,…
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The Ulen Hitterdal Music Department has added another showing of Beauty and the Beast to its schedule. Director Rob Anderson says the community support has been huge and due to demand they have added another showtime. R&J News also talked with cast members Alyssa Anderson and Brenna Olson who say the community support has been…
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Laura Danielson and Heidi Danos were in studio to talk about the Festival of Tables “Fireflies and Flowers” – a fundraiser for the Firefly Center in Fosston. Event Coordinator Laura Danielson started the conversation out with a little back history about the event: The dream for Firefly began 3 years ago and is still ongoing…
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The Twin Valley City Council held their monthly meeting Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton says one of the first things discussed by the council was the city sewer project which will be accepting bids later this week. Bolton says the council also approved plans for a trail project near Heiberg Park that should…
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A house fire in Fosston is under investigation. It was reported Friday morning just after 9:30 am at 718 1st Street East. Police say the only occupant of the house was able to escape without injury. The Fosston Fire Department arrived on the scene and quickly put the blaze out. The house is located about…
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The Application deadline for the Ada Future Leaders Scholarship is fast approaching, and all Ada Borup West seniors are encouraged to apply. Scott Erickson of the Ada Future Leaders tells us more. Ada Borup West Students interested in applying should talk to Allie Lien at the Ada Borup West School.
The White Earth State Forest land transfer legislation continues to be a hot topic in the region. Mahnomen County Commission Chairman Darvin Schoenborn appeared on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program on Monday to discuss this piece of legislation and give his opinion on it criticizing the way the state has handled the legislation so far. Schoenborn…
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Friday is the Sub Section 30 Senior High Honor Band and Choir festival in Mahnomen and the Ada Borup West Music Department will have students representing them in both groups. High School Principal Josh Carlson tells us who will be attending. Friday is also the registration due date for the Booster Club’s Sweetheart Stroll, and…
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It’s National Public Health week and every day this week there’s a different focus or theme to bring awareness too. Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about today’s theme which centers around new tools and innovations in the health field. R&J News will continue to highlight daily themes for the rest…
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