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Hillsboro FBLA building young leaders one student at a time 

Setting students up for their post high school life is one of the most important roles that schools play in a student’s life, and one organization that is doing that in Hillsboro is their FBLA organization. Hillsboro FBLA members Amy Nielsen and Sana Kritzberger tell us more about FBLA and the kind of work they…
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October 15, 2025 0

Halstad City Council Talks Water Project & Landmark Center

HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad City Council actually had two meetings Monday night.  Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says at their regular meeting the Council discussed financing a water project. The second meeting concerned the Landmark Center. Johnson says there will be a future meeting about the Landmark Center. 


October 15, 2025 0

MN Ag Commissioner Visits NW Region

Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen recently toured northwest Minnesota.  R&J News spoke to Petersen about his visit. We’ll have more from Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen on what he and ag producers might expect from the 2026 Minnesota Legislature in future newscasts.  


October 14, 2025 0

Ada Borup West reporting solid 2024/2025 state test scores 

The Ada Borup West School Board agreed to make some changes to their elementary playground, at their meeting on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says the changes are coming, because of some concerns regarding ADA compliance.  MCA test scores from last year were also brought to the school board during the meeting,…
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October 14, 2025 0

Celebrate MEA Break at Itasca State Park

It’s MEA break this week, and the Staff at Itasca State Park invite you to the park this week to celebrate. Lead Park Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding a couple different programs at the park over MEA Break, and that you and your family are invited to participate.  Cox says you can…
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October 14, 2025 0

Fosston City Council Meets

FOSSTON, MN—Monday night’s Fosston City Council meeting included several items regarding the city’s airport–paying bills for construction and approving land leases.  Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide talks about the airport. The Fosston City Council also approved a payment to Gordon Construction for the Berge Park trail and sidewalk project.  Heide says the Council approved looking…
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October 14, 2025 0

Ulen-Hitterdal Preventing Bullying

ULEN, MN—The Ulen-Hitterdal School is giving lessons this week on preventing bullying, as this is National Bullying Prevention Month.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson tells us what’s planned. Thompson talks about how social media has amplified bullying. We have more information on preventing bullying through this link: https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/


October 14, 2025 0

Twin Valley City Council Meets 

The Twin Valley City Council put a bow on a number of city projects at their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton has the details.  The Twin Valley City Council also heard a law enforcement update from the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, and Bolton says the city is very happy with how…
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October 14, 2025 0

New Deputy joining the Norman County Sheriff’s Office 

Starting next Monday, there will be a new Deputy joining the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us more.  Fall says it’s exciting to be able to fill the position, as police officers have become very hard to find at times.  You can learn more, and get updates from the Norman…
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October 14, 2025 0

Breast Cancer Resources available through Traill District Health 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Traill District Health is reminding its Residents about the breast cancer resources available to them. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health says one resource women can take advantage of is their Women’s Way program.  Stallman also shares some other reminders, that women should not only be practicing during…
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October 14, 2025 0