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UMC College Knowledge Month

CROOKSTON, MN—October is Minnesota College Knowledge Month.  And the University of Minnesota-Crookston is encouraging future college students to visit their campus to learn about what programs are available.  Ethan Christopherson is a senior counselor at UMC. Christopherson says with MEA coming up next week, it’s a good time to check out a college campus. As…
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October 9, 2026 0

Suspect Arrested In String Of Burglaries

FERGUS FALLS, MN—Law enforcement in Otter Tail County say they’ve arrested a man in a string of burglaries.  38-year-old Christopher Daniel Yost of Fergus Falls is charged with four counts of second degree burglary, according to a criminal complaint filed in Otter Tail County. Three of those charges involve homes near Fergus Falls, Underwood and…
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October 9, 2026 0

Waubun Ogema White Earth School News 10/8/26

News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District


October 8, 2026 0

City of Hillsboro to hold “Touch a Truck” event on Friday 

It’s Public Power Week, and the City of Hillsboro will be celebrating by hosting a special event on Friday evening. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont has the details.  Again, that will be taking place before the Hillsboro Central Valley Football Game on Friday evening.


October 8, 2026 0

Nation Creation & Mock Elections at the Mahnomen School 

With Election Season officially here, the Mahnomen School is one of many that will be using the time to educate their students on the country’s electoral system. One of the ways the Mahnomen school will be doing this is in the form of a mock election. Mahnomen Social studies teacher Andy Johnson tells us more. …
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October 8, 2026 0

Ada Fire Department shares reminders for farmers 

It’s fire prevention week, and with the fall harvest in full swing the Ada Fire Department is sharing some safety reminders that all area farmers should be keeping in mind throughout the rest of the harvest season. Ada Fire Chief Glen Visser tells us more.  With harvest conditions being perfect for fires, Visser says if…
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October 8, 2026 0

Sugarbeet Harvest Update 

The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Harvest is underway, but warm weather has been slowing progress. Ada area farmer Neil Rockstad told R&J News that the sugarbeet harvest is about 30 percent complete, and he explains how harvest conditions are.  While they might be frustrating for producers, Rockstad says the decision to shut down harvest during…
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October 8, 2026 0

Parrotheads Come To Gully

Parrotheads: Factional Fictions & Fictional Facts, a radio show sponsored by the Gully Home Companion is coming to the Gully Community Center on October 17th at 7pm and Doug Robbins stopped by the KKCQ studio to talk to R&J News about the event. Robbins also discussed what we can expect from the show. Robbins talks…
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October 8, 2026 0

State Lawmakers Concerned Over Health Merger

Minnesota state lawmakers are voicing their concerns over proposed healthcare mergers. There are currently three of them in the review process, including Sutter Health and Alina and R&J News previously reported on HealthPartners and Essentia Health. Rochester Senator Liz Boldon said:  DFL state lawmakers are warning Minnesotans that their healthcare could take another hit if…
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October 8, 2026 0

Perham to Host 2026 Northern Minnesota Robotics Championship and Open

High school robotics teams from across northern Minnesota and North Dakota will gather at the Perham Area Community Center (PACC) on October 23 and 24 for the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) Championship and Open Tournament. Hosted locally by Perham High School’s Team 3297, the “Full Metal Jackets,” the two-day event brings regional student robotics…
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October 8, 2026 0