Category: News

Local Radio

R&J Broadcasting Inc hosting annual Good Student Award Banquet this Sunday

Coming up this Sunday, R&J Broadcasting Inc alongside Jacobson Body Shop – Solway will be hosting their annual Good Student Award Banquet at the Ada Borup West School. R&J’s Dawson Pederson said this is the 3rd year of the banquet, and they, alongside Jacobson Body Shop, love the chance to promote students across the area. …
Read more


April 9, 2026 0

Hillsboro Speech and Music competing in contests this week 

It’s going to be a busy day for Members of the Hillsboro music department today. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says they will have students out of town today at a Large Group Contest in Mayville.  Theis says the Hillsboro Speech Program will also be competing this week in the regional speech competition.  Theis…
Read more


April 9, 2026 0

SAFE Kids Grand Forks hosting Kids Don’t Float Water Safety Class on Monday 

Coming up on Monday, SAFE Kids Grand Forks will be hosting a Kids Don’t Float Water Safety Class. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks explains what this program is, and its importance when it comes to youth water safety.  For more information about the Kids Don’t Float Water Safety Class Contact Safe Kids Grand…
Read more


April 9, 2026 0

Juror Appreciation Day held at the Norman County Courthouse 

The Norman County Court Administration Office held their first ever Juror Appreciation Day at the Norman County Courthouse on Wednesday Afternoon. Minnesota Ninth Judicial District Judge the Honorable Annie P Claesson-Huseby explains why this was an event they wanted to host for the first time.  Claesson-Huseby says serving on a jury when called upon is…
Read more


April 9, 2026 0

Essentia Health-Fosston Holds Groundbreaking Event for emergency department expansion

Essentia Health-Fosston held a groundbreaking Ceremony for their new $12 million emergency department expansion project on Wednesday afternoon. R&J News was in attendance at the groundbreaking, and had a chance to visit with Dr. Chris Anderson of Essentia-Fosston Emergency Medicine who says he is very excited to break ground on this project.  Dr Anderson says…
Read more


April 8, 2026 0

Minnesota National Guard holds signing ceremony at Moorhead High School 

The Minnesota National Guard held a Signing Day Ceremony at the Moorhead High School on Wednesday morning, and officially welcomed four students into their ranks. National Guard Recruiter Staff Sergeant Kaden Murphy says it was great to welcome four new enlistees to their ranks, while also putting the spotlight on them.  R&J News has the…
Read more


April 8, 2026 0

Norman County Organics Recycling Update

Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson gives R&J News an update on the green bag organic recycling program.  Johanson says as of the end of March, 102 people were participating in the program with over a thousand green bags collected.  Food scraps are put into the green bags, which are picked up with your…
Read more


April 8, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Wednesday 4/8/2026

One person is facing impaired driving charges following a traffic stop in the Rainy River District.Members of the Ontario Provincial Police say officers from the Fort Frances detachment conducted a stop Monday, April 6th, on Highway 11-71. Following an investigation, police determined the driver was impaired.As a result, 23-year-old CJ Smith of Fort Frances has…
Read more


April 8, 2026 0

Fosston Knowledge Bowl to defend state championship 

After winning the State Championship last year, the Fosston Knowledge Bowl Team will be looking to defend theirs later this week at the Minnesota Knowledge Bowl Championship at Cragun’s near Brainerd. Team member Micah Malmanger says they are excited to be back at state, and for a chance to end their knowledge bowl careers with…
Read more


April 8, 2026 0