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Fosston City Council

Fosston City Council met in regular session on Monday March 11th at 7:00pm. City Administrator Cassie Heide gives us an update: Other items addressed included liquor licensing, leasing of the Ignite Youth space, and approving gambling fundraiser permits. With multiple grants awarded to the City of Fosston, Heide shares some of the upcoming projects those…
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March 13, 2024 0

Ada City Council discusses Dekko Center project 

The Ada City Council met Tuesday night for their regular monthly Meeting. The Dekko Community Center rehab project update was presented with the council seeing the quotes for the project of approximately $800,000. Ada mayor John Hintz tells us more.  R&J News asked Mayor Hintz about the status of the pool pack that has been…
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March 13, 2024 0

Die Laughing!

Brett Hollis is a Seattle based comedian coming to Fosston on Saturday, March 16th. Hollis shares details: Brett Hollis is no newcomer to Fosston: Hollis encourages attendees to come and enjoy a night of comedy – and take a picture with the casket:


March 13, 2024 0

LIC Easter Egg Hunt

The Lengby Improvement Club will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday March 30th at 11:00. Spokesperson Kayla Heller shares more: With this being the first egg hunt at the lake, The LIC hopes to continue to grow their events throughout the year: Be sure to check out the Easter Egg Hunt in Lengby…
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March 13, 2024 0

Schools and Minnesota Legislation

Bagley Superintendent Erich Heise was in studio to give an update on happenings in the Legislature and what that means for our local schools: Superintendent Heise talks briefly about the School Lunch Bill: For more information on getting involved and making your voice heard on the Minnesota level, you can contact your local representative or…
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March 13, 2024 0

Area communities invited to Motivational Speaker spreading awareness on learning disabilities 

Parents, children, and community members are invited to attend a motivational speaker  Jordan Toma on Monday, March 25 at the Norman County East High School. Event organizer Cheri Syverson tells us more about Toma and why this is something she wanted to put on.  Syverson says the event is free for everyone in the surrounding…
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March 13, 2024 0

Highway Improvements Coming to Mayville-Portland

The North Dakota Department of Transportation and Widseth Engineering hosted a public informational meeting in Portland Tuesday. The meeting served as a starting point for an upcoming series of road improvements next summer. The improvements span just over two miles of Highway 18 from Center Avenue in Mayville to Fargo Avenue in Portland. The list…
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March 13, 2024 0

Norman County East Music Department receives $1,000 grant 

The Norman County East Music Department recently received a $1,000 grant through the Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony thanks to the help from a group of students. Norman County East music instructor Courtney Bates tells us more.  Bates says this grant is big for her program, and says the funds will be used to repair, and…
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March 13, 2024 0

Ulen Hitterdal Music Department to Present Beauty and the Beast 

The Ulen Hitterdal Music Department announced earlier this month that they will be presenting Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on April 12, and 13 at the Barry Houglum Auditorium in Ulen. Anderson says he is very excited to present Beauty and the beast and highlights some of his favorite aspects of the musical, as well…
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March 13, 2024 0

Essentia Dispute Update

On Tuesday, March 5th the City of Fosston held a Special Meeting to share updates regarding the dispute with Essentia. Many hospital workers were among the 60-plus people who attended a special city council meeting to discuss the future of labor and delivery services. City Administrator Cassie Heide shares more: Heide points out that the…
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