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Bagley School makes large strides in school safety 

Earlier this school year, school safety was a major talking point at the Bagley School District, and it led to them implementing a number of new programs and policy changes. R&J News recently had the chance to catch up with Bagley School Resource Officer Clarence Lacroix, who talks more about the measures they’ve made to…
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May 20, 2026 0

Lots of Excitement surrounding newly formed West Central Regional Water District 

Earlier this week, R&J News told you about the West Central Regional Water District which was recently formed in the region. If you’re a resident who lives in Norman, Clay or Polk County there’s a good chance you received a mailer asking you for feedback about their rural water project. R&J News recently had the…
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May 20, 2026 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board Meets 

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board approved a number of staffing items at their board meeting last week, which included the retirement of a longtime staff member. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us what items the board approved, as well as what positions they will be looking to fill this summer.  Flaten says the Ulen…
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May 20, 2026 0

Norman County Law Library

ADA, MN—A law library sounds like the sort of place where law students, judges and attorneys would conduct research.  Norman County has a law library in the County Courthouse in Ada.  Norman County Attorney Liz Brainard says the County’s law library is open to anyone. Brainard says the Norman County law library recently received some…
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May 20, 2026 0

What is a GMO? 

If you’ve ever gone grocery shopping, you may have noticed a label on your product claiming to be Non-GMO Verified, and for many they have no idea what this means. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier explains what a GMO is.  Revier says many of the foods you eat today would be totally unrecognizable if it…
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May 20, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

FERTILE, MN—Minnesota Honor Society President Drew Gullickson and Vice President Mimi Iverson talk about the Fertile-Beltrami chapter of the Minnesota Honor Society and what they’ve done during the school year.


May 19, 2026 0

Oh Canada Show – May 19th

Check out the May 19th edition of the Oh Canada Show, hosted by Ed Gackley!


May 19, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Tuesday 5/19/2026

This year is proving to be heavy for many of Minnesota’s Latino residents. But a new documentary reveals hope that’s been building for some time.“Nuestro Norte” is a short film directed by Martín Blanco, a first-generation immigrant from Venezuela who arrived in Minnesota at age 10. His movie is a portrait of five community leaders…
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May 19, 2026 0

Traill District Health’s Stallman recommends free mental health resources

May is Mental Health Month and Traill District Health Unit’s Brenda Stallman is encouraging everyone to check out free Mental Health resources at crediblemind.com. Stallman speaks about the different topics of the month and the variety of resources available. All assessments and resources are anonymous and free of charge. Take charge of your mental health…
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May 19, 2026 0

With General Election next month White Earth members encouraged to vote 

The White Earth General Election is coming up on June 9, and seats up for election on the Tribal Council include Secretary/Treasurer, as well as the District One and District two Representatives. While the election is still weeks away, White Earth RBC Chairman Michael Fairbanks says you can vote anytime, and he also encourages all…
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May 19, 2026 0