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November 3rd is right around the corner and the Fosston school district is eagerly awaiting the public vote on the new referendum to help with school funding that will be on the ballot. Fosston Superintendent Derek Gieseke spoke with R&J News about a new feature on the Fosston Forward website for those that may still…
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2026 has been a busy year for the Ada Public Works Department whether it be their new facility, or summer maintenance. However, Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen says one type of project that has had a lot of their focus over the last few months have been sewer projects. With budgeting for next year…
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FHL Academy in Bagley is gearing up to host its Annual Color Run, extending a warm invitation to homeschool students in grades K through 12 across the local community. Scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, the colorful event invites young participants and their families to gather for a day of outdoor fitness and fellowship. Attendees are…
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Northwest Technical College, in collaboration with Minnesota North College Customized Training Solutions and Bemidji State University, has announced a new professional dog grooming course set to run from November 2, 2026, to January 21, 2027. The program offers a research-based curriculum designed to equip students with the practical skills and foundational knowledge necessary to enter…
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The city of Fosston has rolled out its new Utility bill payment system which will allow customers to pay their utility bills entirely online going forward. With the new system, Fosston residents will be able to pay their utility bill, check balances, view past payments, or sign up for autopay on the website without having…
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GARY, MN—There’s going to be a fundraiser in Gary this coming Sunday to support a local resident dealing with a serious illness. Stacy Chisholm tells us that Darin Narum was taken ill in mid-June. Chisholm has organized a fundraiser for Narum that will be Sunday, October 18 from 10am to 5pm at the Gary American…
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CROOKSTON, MN—The University of Minnesota-Crookston campus might seem a bit crowded these days because enrollment is at a record high. For the second consecutive year, the University of Minnesota-Crookston has set a record with 1896 students seeking degrees this fall…with about two-thirds of those students attending classes online. UMC also welcomed 445 new students this…
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LAKE PARK, MN—Lake Park-Audubon’s volleyball team is having a Cancer Awareness Night fundraiser at Monday’s home game against Rothsay. LPA Coach Addi Vancura says all the proceeds will go to LPA graduate Jadyn Cole. Fundraising for Jadyn will continue Wednesday night when the LPA football team hosts Frazee. And there will be another benefit for…
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Winter will be here before we know it, and Hometown Hope in Hendrum will be helping area families in need get suited up in winter gear. Hometown Hope Director Kristi Beyl says they will be holding a winter gear distribution event in Ada next week. Beyl says they are still accepting winter gear donations through…
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The Norman County Commission met in regular session Tuesday morning, and took action on a health insurance renewal. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us more. Holl says the commission also continued to discuss the budget, which included the approval of their yearly truth and taxation hearing. With fall harvest underway in Norman County, Holl…
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