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The application deadline for the Cody Holte Scholarship Fund is fast approaching, and Cody’s family encourages all students interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement to apply. Cody’s father Bret Holte tells us more about the scholarship, and how eligible students can apply. Holte tells us why it was important for the family to…
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The Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) Veterans Outreach Center will be holding a Veterans Service Fair on Wednesday, April 2 in the Comstock Memorial Union – Ballroom on the MSUM campus. Josh Clark of the MSUM Veterans Success Team tells us more about the event, and who will be there. While veteran students are the…
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Earlier this week, R&J News told you about Maxwell Fjeld of Twin Valley and his trip to Washington, DC to promote expanding the Minnesota Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program nationwide. Maxwell says his trip east included a few firsts. And he tells us what he saw that left a great impression. On Friday, Maxwell Fjeld will…
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FOSSTON, MN—There’s going to be a spaghetti and meatball dinner and silent auction this Sunday in Fosston for Heather Tarnasky. Heather’s mother, Jennifer Anderson, tells us about Heather’s health issues. Anderson talks about the silent auction items that will be available. Anderson says Heather’s husband is taking a leave from the Air Force to help…
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ST. PAUL, MN—Deer farmers and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources debated a House bill that would modify fencing requirements for deer farms. Republican Representative John Burkel of Badger is the bill’s author. DNR officials say the current law has been effective, and eliminating the physical separation could lead to an increase of chronic wasting…
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Heritage Insurance Services in Hillsboro cut the ribbon to officially dedicate the start of their service to the community of Hillsboro at their Wednesday Open House. Heritage started servicing customers in the new Hillsboro location at the beginning of the year. Agent Luke Faleide fills us in on how the new location came to fruition.…
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United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) Executive Director Erin Shay is now the leader of the statewide association, United Ways of Minnesota, in addition to heading the local organization. Most recently, United Ways statewide collaborated with United for ALICE through the association to release the “ALICE in Minnesota: A Study of Financial Hardship” report. Shay…
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FOSSTON, MN—The dispute between Fosston Hospital and Essentia Health has taken a new turn. On Wednesday, Essentia Health announced preliminary plans to expand Fosston’s emergency department—changing the current 1100 square foot space to 6700 square feet. Essentia’s statement says the expansion “will greatly improve patient flow…, employee and patient safety, infection control…and overall efficiency.” The…
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For the March 25th edition of the Oh Canada Show Ed Gackley first invited some players from the Lakers: Darnell Kempf and Teagan Wrolstad. The Lakers were sponsored by Northwoods Gallery and Gifts today for their playoff run against the Thunder Bay North Stars. Ed’s next guest was Simone Laser from Royal Canadian Legion Branch…
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