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The Norman County East School District has officially chosen their nominees for the 2025/2026 Minnesota State High School League Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us who will be representing the Norman County East School later this year. The Triple A Award honors high school seniors throughout the state…
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After a break for the Christmas Holiday, the United States House of Representatives is back in session, and one item that’s expected to garner a lot of attention in the coming months is a new Farm Bill. However, a midterm election is fast approaching, which could slow progress on legislation. President of the Midwest Council…
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The City of Fosston has been in the midst of a dispute with Essentia Health over the last couple years, and despite a quiet couple months, the city is making it clear that they’re still pursuing ways to split from their partnership with the health care provider. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide. Heide says the…
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ADA, MN—Two people were injured in a head-on collision Saturday afternoon on Norman County Road 35 near the intersection of State Highway 9 south of Ada. The Norman County Sheriff’s Office tells R&J News 68-year-old Michael Wickern of Ada was going south on County Road 35 at a high rate of speed when he failed…
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R&J News has reached out to area lawmakers for their reaction to Monday’s announcement that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will not run for re-election. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks had this to say. DFL Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead had this response. R&J News will continue to seek reactions from area…
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ST. PAUL, MN— Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on a fraud investigation into child care programs in the state. Less than four months after announcing his reelection campaign, Walz said in a statement Monday that he could no longer…
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2026 is a major year for the Norman County Fair, as this year will mark 130 years of summer fun. Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens says members of the board will be getting together soon to add some attractions to this year’s fair. While there are some things that still need to be…
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A new year has arrived, and many people are combining up with ways that they could better themselves in 2026, whether it be exercising more, eating healthier, or learning a new skill. If you’re one of these people still looking for a resolution, Ada librarian Asha Osborn says reading more makes a great resolution, and…
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A new year is underway for Operation Check Six, and the organization will be very active in 2026. Operation Check Six Founder Dan Hudson says he’s excited for what’s to come this year, and he highlights some of the work they will be doing with area veterans. Hudson says two of the things he’s looking…
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2025 was a busy year for projects in the City of Fosston, but work is not done yet. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says one project that made strides in 2025 was the city’s park trail project, which will pick up again later this year. Heide says the city also made a lot of progress…
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