Arrowhead Ultra 135!
Today started out the Arrowhead Ultra 135 , the northern Minnesota’s race across 135 miles in the cold. Participants from all over our country as well as from around the world, sign up for a chance to brave the cold and finish the race. Ken and Jackie Kreuger, co directors of the Arrowhead Ultra 135,…
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Broncos Girls Hockey Win Senior Night 5-3
In International Falls, the Broncos Girls Hockey team held their senior night Friday Night against Prairie Centre. They would indeed celebrate Senior Night with a victory over the Blue Devils 5-3 with each Senior playing a part in the victory. After both teams scored a goal in the first period, the Broncos goal came from…
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Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approves Impact Aid Application
The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approved their annual Impact Aid Application at their regular meeting last Wednesday. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth explains what Impact Aid is, and how important it is for the district. Spaeth says the board also approved an overnight field trip for their senior band. Spaeth says the final thing discussed by…
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Big year for the Hillsboro Fire Department
There’s a new leader in the Hillsboro Fire Department. At the beginning of the year Jake Rust was elected as the new fire chief of the Hillsboro Fire Department, and he’s looking forward to a big year for the department. Rust tells us more about his background with the fire department and moving into the…
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Win-E-Mac’s Jessica Strom named recipient of Presidential Award for Excellence
Win-E-Mac Math teacher Jessica Strom has been named as a recipient of a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, which is a prestigious award that recognizes K-12 teachers committed to engaging students in mathematics. R&J News had the opportunity to talk with Strom about the honor, but first she told us more…
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City of Hillsboro to explore ideas for city wide electrical update project
In 2024 the City of Hillsboro conducted a resident survey regarding the electrical infrastructure across town, and the city has kickstarted discussions to address the electrical needs across town. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more. Eggermont also highlighted some priorities for the potential project, and some areas that are in need of an…
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Veteran Affairs Expanding Access to GI Bill Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced earlier this month that they will be expanding access to GI Bill benefits for those looking to further their education after their time in the military. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says with this expansion of access the VA is also extending the…
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Fosston Elementary School News
FOSSTON, MN—There’s a new program at Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston that encourages good behavior in students. Magelssen Elementary Principal Dan Boushee explains. Boushee says it’s exciting to see the cards accumulate on the bulletin board. You can hear the latest Fosston School News Friday afternoons at 2:05 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.