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October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and health professionals across the region are raising awareness about sudden unexpected infant death, and promoting safe sleep environments. Amy Twedell of Safe Kids Grand Forks says one of the most commonly used unsafe sleep environments for babies is their car seat. Twedell says that Safe Kids Grand Forks…
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The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter recently gave back to our area sugarbeet drivers through their chapter service project. Ada Borup West FFA member Andy Myers tells us more about what they did. Myers also tells us why he thinks it’s important to give back to those working the sugarbeet harvest. In other news, Myers…
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Big Sky Fellowship Home School Learning in Fosston/McIntosh is holding a fundraiser event for their home school program this weekend. Big Sky Director Allison Opdahl tells us more about Big Sky, and their home school program. Opdahl also tells us more about their fundraiser that’s happening this weekend in Fosston. Again, that will take place…
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With the temperatures starting to fall, and winter right around the corner, there’s still plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities within the city of Twin Valley, and its parks, that you can take advantage of. Twin Valley Parks committee chair Tracy Christensen highlights some of the activities you can partake in over the coming weeks. Christensen…
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FOSSTON, MN—Following Monday night’s Fosston City Council meeting, R&J News spoke to Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide about a couple of items that have made headlines. First, we asked Heide if there was any progress in the dispute between the City and Essentia Health over operation of the hospital. Heide had better news about the…
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Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen spoke this week with R&J News on several topics. One of those topics was what to expect from the 2026 Minnesota Legislature. We’ll have more with Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen in future newscasts.
The Red River Valley sugarbeet harvest continues to progress. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association gives us an update on the sugarbeet harvest, which is having some issues. Weber also tells us how the crop itself is looking. Safety is always a concern when harvest conditions aren’t great, and Weber reminds…
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The Minnesota Youth Deer Gun season kicked off today, and our young hunters are reminded to make sure they are following proper hunter safety practices. Minnesota DNR Northwest Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden shares some things that all hunters need to consider. Baden says young hunters, and their adult supervisor should also keep their loved ones…
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Parents — a reminder that ISD 361 is holding its Early Childhood Screening today from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There are still a few appointment times available — at 10:30, 11:00, and 1:00 p.m. This free screening is open to all preschool families and includes quick checks of your child’s health, development, and well-being.…
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On Thursday, area agencies including law enforcement, EMS and fire departments, as well as Essentia Health will be collaborating to put on a massive training event at the Ada Borup West School. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more. Hager says one cool thing about the training is that Essentia Health’s Ada hospital will…
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