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Fertile City Council gives Fair Meadow Nursing Home Update 

The City of Fertile provided an update on the status of a potential sale of the Fair Meadow Nursing to Cornerstone during their city council meeting on Monday night. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden says discussions are still in the early stages.  Liden says the Fertile City Council also agreed to loan money to the…
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February 13, 2024 0

Hitterdal Lions and Fire Department teaming up with the American Red Cross 

The Hitterdal Lions Club and Fire Department are teaming up with the American Red Cross and are offering a trio of training free of cost to the people of Hitterdal and the surrounding communities. Lions Club President and Volunteer Firefighter Brian Nelson explains what these trainings are on.  People interested in attending the training are…
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February 13, 2024 0

Fatal car accident on Highway 200 near Norman/Mahnomen County line 

A severe car accident involving a semi truck and car has been reported at the intersection of 420th street and MN 200 near the Norman/Mahnomen County line West of Mahnomen in Norman County.  One of the drivers was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The condition of the other driver and the identities…
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February 13, 2024 0

American Crystal Suguar Sugarbeet Growers Seminars in Grand Forks and Grafton 

American Crystal Sugar will be hosting a pair of seminars at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks on February 12 and at the Grafton Armory on February 20. North Dakota State and University of Minnesota Extension Sugar Beet Specialist, and Presenter Dr. Eric Branch tells us more.  Dr. Branch gave more insight into one of…
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February 12, 2024 0

City Of Fertile Files Documents In Lawsuit Against Angie Leiting

The City of Fertile filed defense motions Friday in its upcoming court case regarding the dismissal of Fair Meadow Nursing Home administrator Angie Leiting last June.  Fertile Mayor Dan Wilkens, City Administrator Lisa Liden, and Council Members Amanda Bosman, Mary Kiefert, Todd Wise and Matthew Massman have all signed affidavits saying they “have great respect…
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February 12, 2024 0

Ada Borup West FFA hosting Alumni and Supporters Dinner 

Ada Borup West FFA will be hosting an Alumni and Supporters Dinner on February 18 as they explore the possibility of launching an Alumni and Supporters Chapter. Ada Borup West FFA advisor Abbie Savage tells us more.  Savage explains a little more on what kind of community support her students may be looking for.  For…
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February 12, 2024 0

Bonding Bill a focus for Senate in 2024 

Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson appeared on Friday’s Kaleidoscope Program to discuss the 2024 Legislative Session that began today. After the Senate and House went on bonding tours last year Senator Johnson says that the 2024 Bonding Bill will be a major discussion in both the Minnesota House and Senate.  Johnson says that the…
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February 12, 2024 0

Pine Peak Therapy Opens Doors

Pine Peak Therapy in Fosston has recently opened their doors to the public. Occupational Therapist Mallory Vig and Physical Therapist Vickie Anderson were in studio to give insight about their new endeavor into private practice, beginning with Mallory Vig; The duo explain their main focus in each of their modalities and how that factored into…
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February 12, 2024 0

Skaurud talks farm bill 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in Orlando Florida earlier this week for the American Sugar Beet Growers Association Annual Meeting. The Farm Bill was a very popular topic at the event and Revier caught up with American Crystal Sugar Board of Directors President Perry Skaurud and he explained what kind of improvements he’d like…
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February 10, 2024 0

REACH Raises Over $20,000 during Giving Hearts Day 

The Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH) was one of the many local nonprofits celebrating Giving Hearts Day on Thursday, and REACH Director Stephanie Schenck says it was a very successful day and that they raised over $20,000.  Schenck says the money raised throughout the day will go directly back to REACH’s many programs that…
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February 10, 2024 0