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Early voting begins for Win-E-Mac Referendum 

The Win-E-Mac School Board had further discussions regarding their November Referendum at their meeting earlier this week. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us the latest about the referendum, as early voting started today.  Cook says the board also approved their 2026 Preliminary Levy at the meeting earlier this week.  Finally, Cook says the board approved…
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September 19, 2025 0

Hillsboro Fire Department to break ground on new firehouse soon 

The City of Hillsboro had discussions in regards to strategic planning at their City Commission meeting earlier this week. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about these discussions, which will continue into future commission meetings.  Eggermont says the commission also took a look into the city’s financial standing, and resident delinquencies, and she’s…
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September 19, 2025 0

New Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Ada 

There’s a new pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Ada. Pastor Caleb Worral has officially taken over as pastor at Zion Lutheran Church. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Pastor Worral, who tells us more about himself, and how he landed here in Ada.  Pastor Worral also tells us why he went…
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September 19, 2025 0

Fosston School Board puts pair of projects on hold 

The Fosston School Board recently approved a levy certification, at their meeting earlier this week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk tells us what the board decided to move forward with, and he also tells us what this means moving forward.  Selk says the board also decided to put a pair of projects on hold.  Enrollment is…
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September 19, 2025 0

Fosston City Council Meets

FOSSTON, MN—The feud between Essentia Health and the City of Fosston may be heating up again.  Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says the health care group, which operates the Fosston Hospital, sent a shot toward the City. You’ll remember the City of Fosston chose to cancel its agreement with Essentia Health effective the end of…
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September 19, 2025 0

Top Hat Theatre Season Opens Saturday

ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen hosts its first performance of the 2025-26 season Saturday night.  Pat Donahue and Friends will be on stage Saturday night at 7.  John Wright is a member of the band.  He talks about the group. Pat Donahue and Friends will perform this Saturday night at 7 at the…
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September 18, 2025 0

2025 Fall Calf Market outlook  

Cattle Markets remain high across the country, as the cattle herd is at its lowest in over fifty years. With these high prices, many area cattle producers have their eyes on the upcoming fall calf season. R&J Ag reporter Nick Revier recently caught up with Billy Bushelle of the Bagley Livestock Exchange, who tells us…
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September 18, 2025 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office raising awareness during Suicide Prevention Month 

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is raising awareness for suicide, and suicide prevention. Clearwater County Sheriff Darrin Halverson says suicidal thoughts can happen to anyone, and there there’s no sole reason that a person chooses to take their own life.  While each case is different, Halverson says there…
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September 18, 2025 0

Red River Watershed Management Board wrapping up massive Newfolden flood project 

It’s going to be a big couple of months for the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB), as they will be wrapping up a number of big projects soon. RRWMB Executive director Rob Sip tells us more. In other watershed news, Sip is excited to announce that they will be welcoming the Minnesota DNR Commissioner…
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September 18, 2025 0