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Ada Borup West Student collecting clothing for animal shelter quilts 

Ada Borup West Student and FCCLA member Logan Kroshus is seeking clothing donations that will be used to make quilts that would be donated to animal shelters across the area. Kroshus shares more details on his project and what kind of clothing he’s looking for.  Kroshus is doing this as a project for FCCLA and…
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November 22, 2023 0

Bejou Jurisdiction Question

A meeting was held in Bejou Monday to gauge interest and tell others about a court case between the White Earth Nation and Mahnomen County farmer Dave Vipond.  Vipond tells the Red River Farm Network this started in March when he applied for a permit from the State of Minnesota for an irrigation system.  The…
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November 22, 2023 0

Mahnomen City Council Meets

MAHNOMEN, MN—On Monday night, the Mahnomen City Council approved a change order to a water treatment improvement.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther gives us details. Guenther was asked what the change order would cost the City. Guenther says demolishing the well house will delay completion of the water treatment project. With demolition set for this…
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November 22, 2023 0

Assisted Living Homes

You’ll remember back in October, Benedictine Mission Court in Ada announced it was dropping assisted living care and would only have independent living housing.  R&J News spoke with Kari Thurlow, president and CEO of LeadingAge Minnesota, about the future of assisted living care and she says there are several trends taking place.  The first is…
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November 22, 2023 0

Live Nativity coming to Fosston

On Sunday December 3rd will be a Live Nativity held at Ultima Bank in Fosston. The event is hosted by Ultima Bank in Fosston and organized by Josh and Abby Pearson. Abby shares a little bit about the event and how it will look this year: The event was a frosty one last year, but…
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November 21, 2023 0

Community Thanksgiving Service

There will be a Community Thanksgiving Church service held on November 22nd at 7:00 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Fosston. Pastor Jarred LeBon of New Journey Church will be the featured speaker from the event. The public is welcomed to attend.


November 21, 2023 0

Fosston School Board Meeting

Superintendent Todd Selk was in studio to give an update from the November Fosston School Board meeting: The meeting highlighted revisions to the financial report as well: Selk finished up with bringing a discussion to the school board in regards to past overdue lunch balances. The next regular school board meeting is scheduled for December…
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November 21, 2023 0

Santa Day in Clearbrook

Santa Day is coming to Clearbrook! This annual event will be held on Saturday December 2nd. City Administrator Lucy Thompson gives us an idea of what to expect during this annual event: The event also gives attendants a chance at wining trade bucks that can be used at any business in Clearbrook: Be sure to…
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November 21, 2023 0

Uffda- Lets make some Lefse!

The Clearwater County Historical Society in Shevlin is hosting a lefse making event as a part of their “Crafternoon” Wednesdays.  Millie Dickinson and Darla Haseltine will share their expertise in the lefse making world. The class is $10.00, with the class filling up quickly. To reserve your spot be sure to sign up as soon…
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November 21, 2023 0

Clearwater County Sheriffs Report

Clearwater County Sheriff Darren Halverson was in studio to talk about an increase in loose cattle in the area. Halverson wanted to remind farmers to check fences and cattle to prevent injuries and accidents. And its not just the cattle that become a concern this time of year: Adequate shelter in the winter is certainly…
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November 21, 2023 0