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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

End Of MN Legislative Session Nears

Time is running short for the Minnesota Legislature.  The session is scheduled to end on Monday, May 22.  Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks says with Democrats having majorities in both the House and Senate plus a Democratic Governor, not all Minnesotans will benefit from the bills passed in this session. Johnson…
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May 19, 2023 0

Sign up for 4-H Camps

As we head towards the summer months, now is the time for youth to sign up for 4-H camps. Norman County 4-H Extension educator Linda Houglum gives us registration information for the Outdoor Adventures Camp at Lake Bronson. Again, the deadline to register for the Outdoor Adventures Camp at Lake Bronson is May 31st. Call…
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May 19, 2023 0

State Envirothon Champions

The State Envirothon champions from Waubun Ogema White Earth School were recognized at Wednesday’s school board meeting.  Interim superintendent Todd Cameron talks about the team. Cameron goes on to say there was a second team from Waubun Ogema White Earth at the Envirothon….and they also did well. Each member of the five person team received…
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May 18, 2023 0

Hillsboro School District & Teachers Union Agree

There’s a new agreement in place between the Hillsboro School District and its teachers union. Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda has details. Details on the new agreement have not been made public.


May 18, 2023 0

Ada Public Library Plant Swap

If you’re looking for something different to put in your yard or garden, you can check out the Ada Public Library on Friday afternoon.  Librarian Asha Osborn tells about the spring plant swap. Once again, the plant swap is Friday, May 19 from 1 to 3pm. It’s free and open to the public.


May 18, 2023 0

Let’s Talk About It-5/18/23-Pat Bjorum

Pat Bjorum from Servants of Shelter was in studio.


May 18, 2023 0

Let’s Talk About It-5/17/23-Ashley Hall

Ashley Hall from Koochiching County Food Access was in studio.


May 18, 2023 0

Hawley Performs “Addams Family”

HAWLEY, MN—Hawley School’s annual musical premieres Thursday night.  It’s “The Addams Family”, based upon the 1960s TV series and later movies.  Senior Braxton Bowe plays Gomez and talks about his character. Braxton says there’s something else he gained from being in the musical. Addams Family will be performed Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7…
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