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Boy Burned in ATV Gas Tank Explosion in Plummer

A 13 year old boy has been burned after an explosion while putting gas into an ATV. It happened Sunday, May 21st at a gas station in Plummer. Red Lake County Sheriff Mitch Bernstein says the boy was taken to Sanford in Thief River Falls and then flown to the Hennepin County Burn Center. Bernstein…
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May 23, 2023 0

Pet Therapy Program at Benedictine Living Community in Ada

ADA, MN – Benedictine Living Community in Ada has a pet therapy program. Katrina Prestegord with Benedictine says there have been quite a few different animals coming to the Living Community. Prestegord explains the health benefits of having pets. Prestegord says that the Living Community is hoping to get their own pet for the facility…
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May 23, 2023 0

White Earth Receives Broadband Grant

Last week, the White Earth Bank of Chippewa received a $500,000 grant from the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program. White Earth District Two Representative Eugene Sommers says the tribe was actually hoping for a larger grant. Sommers was asked what will happen with the tribe getting less money than hoped for. Sommers says the White Earth…
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May 22, 2023 0

Planning continues for 5th Anniversary of Ada Event Center

Ada, MN – The city of Ada Event Center is celebrating it’s 5th year of existence after the city renovated and took over the old VFW facility.  City Administrator Ashley Larson says plans are coming into shape to have a community celebration to recognize the 5 year anniversary, and also to look at fundraising for…
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May 22, 2023 0

School year ends for Hawley Schools

Hawley, MN – The Hawley School will be dismissing students early to end the year on Friday at 1:07pm.  Graduation commencement will be on Saturday at 2pm and will be streamed on yourliveevent.com.  Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson also reported that there will not be any retirements from the High School staff this year,…
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May 22, 2023 0

Final week of school at Hillsboro

Hillsboro, ND – This is the final week of school for students at the Hillsboro School as High School Principal Terry Baesler says school is out for summer on the 25th. On Wednesday this week, we’ll feature many within the Hillsboro School district and community with our Hillsboro Community Day broadcast on KRJB 106.5FM, with…
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May 22, 2023 0

Lengby Improvement Club to serve annual Memorial Day Picnic

The Lengby Improvement Club will be serving their annual Memorial Day Picnic at the Spring Lake Park in Lengby on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. The picnic has always provided a nice start to the summer season for area residents along with those who spend the summer months on…
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May 22, 2023 0

Fosston School District looking to restore rockwall

On the latest edition of the Fosston School News, Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk joined Tom Lano to discuss the potential restoration of the outdoor rockwall on the school. Check out the rest of the Fosston School news by clicking here!


May 22, 2023 0

Fosston City Council update: May 19, 2023

Following the latest Fosston city council meeting, city administrator Cassie Heide spoke with R&J News’ Tom Lano about the discussions from the meeting. She also elaborated on some repairs to the Fosston Airport.


May 19, 2023 0

Essentia Health to host a stroke and trauma awareness community event in Fosston

The Essentia Health-Fosston Clinic is hosting a community stroke and trauma awareness grill out event in recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month. The event will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 20th on the sidewalk outside of Nord’s Pharmacy & Gifts at 115 Johnson Avenue North in downtown Fosston. Attendees will…
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May 19, 2023 0