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The Traill County Economic Development Commission saw some great successes in 2023. Executive Director, Jim Murphy, tells R & J News that several new businesses were added in the county last year. He also says there were gains in other sectors in 2023 and that the EDC needs to keep that momentum going into 2024. …
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have released their schedule for the 2024 Free Parks Day, with the first one scheduled for January 15. Free Parks Day is when the Minnesota DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas, giving Minnesotans a free of charge opportunity to experience the…
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The unusual warm temperatures this winter have put a delay on the public ice skating rink in Fosston. Typically open in December, patrons have been patiently waiting for ice to be made. Abby Pearson gives an update from the Fosston Rec Department: Once open, Warming House hours will be posted. Stay tuned for more details.
A proposed merger between two regional health care systems has fallen through. Essentia Health and Wisconsin-based Marshfield Clinic Health System have been in talks over a possible merger for the last two years. But on Friday, both sides released a statement saying the merger wouldn’t happen. According to published reports, the two sides were reportedly…
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Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk was in studio to give an update on Fosston School happenings, beginning with School Board changes: The remaining officers and directors for the School Board were voted on, as well as the board meeting schedule going forward for 2024: Lastly, Selk wanted to impress the importance of attendance with the first…
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Personal Trainer and Body Builder Karen Bratvald (also known as Kazza PT) was in studio to talk a little bit about her role in Health and Fitness in the Fosston area: Karen is originally from Australia and has found her niche in Northern Minnesota. She is a champion physique female body builder and has been…
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Principal Kevin McKeever has the first update for 2024 from the Win-E-Mac School District: The Win-E-Mac school District has multiple employment opportunities and are currently looking to hire . McKeever shares more: Lastly, McKeever is looking for input from the community for upcoming Community Education classes. If you have any suggestions or are interested in…
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Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman was in studio to give an update for the 2023 Sheriffs Office Report and end of year statistics: Officer Tadman reports on traffic violations and transport program statistics as well: While some of the numbers may seem troubling, Officer Tadman states that the numbers are trending lower in many departments,…
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County Executive Director Nathan Peterson checks in with this weeks FSA Report: Peterson wants to remind producers that the March deadline is quickly approaching and to enroll as soon as possible: For questions be sure to contact your local FSA office or checkout their website at farmers.gov
Maine has become the second State to ban Former President Donald Trump from appearing on the 2024 ballot. Maine’s decision came just days after Colorado’s announcement on December 19th. This decision made by the Supreme Court ruled to disqualify Trump from the Colorado primary ballot. At this time Trump will appear on the State of…
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