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Mayville State QB Coma Update

On Saturday, September 19th, during Mayville State’s game against Simpson University, QB Matthew Donovan took a helmet to helmet hit that would later result in him needing to be taken to a hospital in Fargo for a brain bleed. While at the hospital, surgery was performed to relieve pressure on the brain caused by the…
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October 1, 2026 0

Mahnomen school looking for community members to join core plan team 

The Mahnomen School Board approved a number of personnel items at their board meeting on Monday night. Superintendent Andrea Simon says this included the resignation, and hiring of some staff members.  Simon says the district is also looking for community members to get involved with their Core Planning Team, which she tells us more about. …
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October 1, 2026 0

World Dairy Expo underway in Madison 

The World Dairy Expo is now underway in Madison Wisconsin, and Waukon Dairy’s Ron Visser is one of the many in the dairy industry who is attending. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Visser, who tells us more about the expo.  Visser says one thing he’s looking forward to is the opportunity…
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October 1, 2026 0

Fosston Rotary Club Prepares for Annual Rose Sale Fundraiser

The Fosston Rotary Club is getting ready to spread a little color around town while raising funds for local youth and community projects. The club’s annual Rose Sale fundraiser is officially underway, offering fresh dozen-rose bouquets just in time for the fall season. The Rotary Club’s Secretary Cassie Heide shares how the event gets started…
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October 1, 2026 0

Bemidji Man Wins Curling Volunteer of the Year

The Recognition Committee is honoring Dave Willford as the 2026 USA Curling Volunteer of the Year. This award is given annually to people who demonstrate commitment across many areas of our sport. Willford is being recognized for his efforts on behalf of the Bemidji Curling Club, youth curling, the Minnesota Curling Association, and USA Curling.…
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October 1, 2026 0

Pet Central Hosts First-Ever “Tails on the Trail” 5k & Canicross to Support Local Shelter

Pet Central is bringing a brand-new community event to the area this fall, and both two-legged and four-legged runners are invited to join in on the fun. The inaugural “Tails on the Trail 5k and Canicross” takes place on October 3rd at Bagley City Park, with proceeds benefiting the Clearwater County Humane Society. The Canicross…
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October 1, 2026 0

City of Mahnomen seeking applications for Home Improvement Grant program 

The City of Mahnomen is currently seeking applications from homeowners for their Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guether tells us more about this new program.  If this sounds like something that could be a benefit to you, Guenther explains how you can apply.  For more information on the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program,…
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October 1, 2026 0

Major Minnesota Healthcare Merger

Minnesota-based healthcare systems HealthPartners and Essentia Health announced today that their boards of directors have approved an affiliation agreement to combine their organizations. The combined organization will be called HealthPartners and would employ 45,000 people. It would include 22 hospitals and 135 clinics spanning the Twin Cities, northern Minnesota, and parts of North Dakota and…
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October 1, 2026 0

New deputy at the Norman County Sheriff’s Office 

There’s a new face at the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, as Omar Longoria was recently hired as their newest deputy. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Deputy Longoria, who tells us more about himself.  Longoria also tells us about his background in law enforcement, and what drew him back to the area. …
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October 1, 2026 0

Planned Power Outage In Hawley Thursday Night

HAWLEY, MN—Thursday night, October 1 will be the night the lights go out in Hawley.  Minnkota Power Cooperative has scheduled a power outage in Hawley starting at 11pm Thursday until 5am Friday.  This will allow Minnkota Power workers to perform scheduled maintenance and upgrades at the Hawley substation.  They will also install a new main…
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