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Harrison Weber talks US Sugar 301 Complaint 

Earlier this year, the United States Trade Representative, launched Section 301 investigation in response to allegations that United States trade partners are taking advantage of unfair trade practices, leading to issues in the United States domestic sugar market. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers association explains.  Weber explains why it’s important for…
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April 23, 2026 0

Win-E-Mac School Board Meets 

The Win-E-Mac School Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening and approved a number of staffing items. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more.  Cook says the board also approved a technology purchase.  The Win-E-Mac School Board also approved a renewal of an operating referendum, which cCook tells us more about.  The Win-E-Mac School…
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April 23, 2026 0

Ada Borup West holding state send off for speech team 

The Ada Borup West School will be sending their state speech participants off in style. Ada Borup West High School principal Josh Carlson says the school will be holding a special send off event on Friday morning, as a way to show their support to the team.  Nellie Todd tells us more about the script…
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April 23, 2026 0

Ada Borup West FFA returns from State Convention 

The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter returned from the Minnesota State FFA Convention on Tuesday. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says this year’s convention went really well, and she shares some highlights from the event.  Ada Borup West had close to a dozen students compete in competitions as well, and Savage says her…
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April 23, 2026 0

Fosston well represented at Minnesota State Speech competition 

The Fosston School will be well represented at the Minnesota State Speech Competition this week, as six students will be representing the Greyhounds. Fosston Speech Advisor Margarete Rue says they’ve had a very successful and record breaking year for the program.  R&J’s Tom Lano talks with some of the state participants ahead of the competition. …
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April 23, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami Prom Saturday

FERTILE, MN—Students at Fertile-Beltrami are gearing up for prom this Saturday.  Mimi Iverson talks about this year’s theme. Breezy Iverson, another Fertile-Beltrami student, says Saturday is going to be a busy day. You can hear the latest news from the Fertile-Beltrami School Tuesday mornings at 10:30 on Gold 101.5 FM KRJM.


April 23, 2026 0

Ulen-Hitterdal Friday Math

ULEN, MN—Quite a few people will be absent from the Ulen-Hitterdal School on Friday.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson says some students will be involved in a competition. Thompson says the school’s math teachers will also be out of the building on Friday. You can hear the latest Ulen-Hitterdal School News Monday afternoons at…
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April 23, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami students Mimi Iverson, Miah Erickson and Breezy Iverson talk about this Saturday’s Prom.


April 22, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Wednesday 4/22/2026

A new regional effort is taking shape to strengthen growth and opportunity across Northeast Minnesota.Leaders say the initiative—guided by the Aspen Institute “Thrive Rural Framework” and in partnership with Northspan Group—is moving from research into action.After a year of study and community listening sessions, organizers have identified seven key focus areas, including housing, leadership development,…
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April 22, 2026 0

Ada Public Library holding book sale fundraiser 

The Ada Public Library is in the midst of a book sale fundraiser, but time to add to your personal library is running out. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn says their sale runs through tomorrow, and is also a good chance to come and see what the library has to offer.  You can go to the…
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April 22, 2026 0