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Mahnomen County Attorney Placed On Unpaid Administrative Leave

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. Last month, the Minnesota Supreme Court suspended Mahnomen County Attorney Julie Bruggeman indefinitely from practicing law with no right to petition for reinstatement for 90 days. In response, the Mahnomen County Board placed Bruggeman on unpaid administrative leave until further notice. She will be…
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July 10, 2023 0

Kittson County Anthrax Update

Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you on Friday.  There’s been a confirmed case of anthrax in animals in Kittson County.  A cow, a horse and multiple cattle have been affected.  Dr. Katie Cornille, senior veterinarian for the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, explains how the animals got anthrax. Cornille says anthrax…
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July 10, 2023 0

AI Chat GPT

Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT are two of the year’s newest buzz words.  And it could be that your kids may know more about them than you do.  Ada-Borup-West High School Principal Josh Carlson says he started learning about AI and Chat GPT last December. Carlson suggests parents do their homework on Chat GPT. Carlson…
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July 10, 2023 0

Mahnomen Health Renovation

MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen County Board is looking for State help to renovate the county’s hospital.  Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl says a request for bonding has been sent to St. Paul. Holl admits that with inflation, it’s been tough to put a price tag on the project. Holl says the Mahnomen Health building has had…
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July 10, 2023 0

Glory Land Gospel Concludes 51st Year at Polk County Fair

The Glory Land Gospel Team has been a staple at the Polk County Fair for over 50 years and counting and Gary Johnson has been involved since day one. Gary sat down with us during the Polk County Fair to discuss the Gospel Tent. One of the things discussed was the history of the Gospel…
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July 10, 2023 0

Alluma CFO To Retire

CROOKSTON, MN—Alluma’s Chief Financial Officer, Tammy Hickel Zola, has announced that she will retire at the end of this year. Tammy joined the agency, formerly Northwestern Mental Health Center, as CFO in May 2015. Before joining Alluma, Tammy worked for Ecolab in various financial capacities for 15 years and spent the early part of her career…
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July 7, 2023 0

Fosston All School Reunion Weekend Events 

The Fosston All School Reunion Continues today with many events taking place across the town. All School Reunion Organizer Sherry Wyman highlights Saturday’s events. The festivities continue into Sunday as highlighted by Wyman.  


July 7, 2023 0

Polk County Fair Weekend Events 

The 122nd Annual Polk County Fair will come to an end this Sunday, July 9 but there are still plenty of events happening this weekend for people to take part in. Polk County Fair Manager Mike Moore highlights the Saturday festivities.  Moore also highlighted some of the events happening Sunday.


July 7, 2023 0

Anthrax Confirmed In Kittson County Cow

An anthrax case has been confirmed in Kittson County—Minnesota’s first anthrax case in animals in over ten years.  The Minnesota Board of Animal Health says a horse and multiple cattle have been affected and the property has been quarantined.  Anthrax in animals typically occurs in the summer and affects livestock grazing on pasture, especially cattle,…
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July 7, 2023 0

Fosston School Welcomes Home Alumni

By Abby Pearson Fosston Alumni are welcomed home by Superintendent Todd Selk for the All School Reunion. The public is welcome to come and tour the school and grounds throughout the weekend. Friday at 4:30 a dinner will be held as well as an Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday at 4:30. Another…
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July 6, 2023 0