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NEWFOLDEN, MN—A woman from Karlstad was killed in a two vehicle collision Thursday afternoon in Newfolden Township. The Minnesota State Patrol says an SUV driven by a 79-year-old woman from Karlstad was going south on Highway 59 at 12:48pm when it collided with a northbound semi driven by 64-year-old Robert Benson of Mahnomen. The…
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A new first-of-its-kind law enacted in North Dakota could shield agrochemical manufacturer Bayer from lawsuits claiming it failed to warn customers that its popular weedkiller Roundup could cause cancer. Bayer is hopeful that success in North Dakota could lead to similar laws being passed around the country. The company faces an onslaught of lawsuits seeking…
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HUNTER, ND—Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler is one of three finalists to be the new superintendent of the Northern Cass School District. According to a social media post, the other two finalists besides Baesler are Lake Park/Audubon superintendent Dr. Tim Godfrey and Dr. Chris Larson, who’s the superintendent and activities director at Milnor. Interviews…
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN—Arctic Cat has a new owner who has previous experience with the company. Former Arctic Cat executive Brad Darling and an investment group have acquired the Thief River Falls-based manufacturer of snowmobiles, ATVs and side-by-sides. Darling had spent 17 years at Arctic Cat before becoming CEO and President of ARGO in 2016. …
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The Fosston/Bagley Speech team is sending seven students to the Minnesota State Speech Meet in Shakopee on Friday. Tom Lano of R&J News talks with Fosston/Bagley state attendees Easton Gilbertson, Allison Carlin, Lillian Nelson, Addison Wendt, Micah Malmanger, Maria Green and Melissa Bjerke about their events, and categories. R&J News will follow up with the…
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The NFL Draft kicks off today , and students/staff at the Ada Borup West will be have their eyes peeled to the TV in the later rounds, as Ada Borup graduate Mason Miller will have a chance at getting drafted, and continuing his successful football career from North Dakota State University to the NFL. Ada…
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There’s going to be a free ATV safety training class this Saturday at the Ada Fire Department. Ada Fire Chief Glen Visser says there’s one thing you need to do to attend the class. Visser says an ATV and helmets will be provided. The ATV safety class starts at 10am Saturday at the Ada Fire…
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After the passing of Pope Francis on Monday, Catholics across the globe will have their eyes on the Vatican, as the Conclave of Cardinals will be tasked with electing a new leader of the Catholic Church. Catholic Deacon and R&J Reporter Nick Revier explains the process of electing a new Pope. Over the years smoke…
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