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Celebrate Free Parks Day at Itasca State Park 

Friday is Free Parks Day, and the naturalists at Itasca State Park invite you to the park this Friday for some late fall fun. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter tells us more about Free Parks Day.  Lichter says one thing you can do during Free Parks Day is take a hike on their Candlelight…
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November 24, 2025 0

City of Ada to hold public hearing on new Public Works building 

The City of Ada will be holding a public hearing about their upcoming public works building project, and residents are encouraged to attend if they would like to voice any opinions. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more.  Larson says this new building is a great opportunity for the city to do some much…
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November 24, 2025 0

Fosston School Board passes resolution opposing removal of stop light 

The Fosston School District passed a resolution at their meeting last week that opposes the Minnesota Department of Transportations efforts to remove a stoplight on Highway 2 near the high school. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk explains why.  Selk says the board also had a discussion about open enrollment.  As for other items from last week’s…
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November 24, 2025 0

Hawley Superintendent Search Update 

For the first time in over two decades, a new face will be leading the Hawley School District. Elementary principal Chris Ellingson says the hiring process continues to move along, and there’s a growing excitement on who the board will choose to lead the district in the future.  Finalists for the Hawley Superintendent position are…
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November 24, 2025 0

Sen. Kupec On Feeding Our Future Scandal

Last week, the 77th person was charged in Minnesota’s Feeding Our Future scandal, where $250 million dollars was fraudulently taken from federal child nutrition programs.  R&J News asked Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead for his reaction to the Feeding Our Future scandal. 44 defendants have either been found guilty or pleaded guilty for…
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November 24, 2025 0

Climax-Shelly Teacher Receives Grant

CLIMAX, MN—A teacher at the Climax-Shelly School has something new for his classroom.  Climax-Shelly Principal Lucas Soine talks about Travis Johnson’s grant. You can hear the latest news from the Climax-Shelly School Thursday afternoons at 2 on KRJB 106.5 FM.


November 22, 2025 0

When To Go To The Post Office For Holiday Mailing

Many people use the Post Office to deliver their Christmas gifts, rather than rely on Santa Claus.  Christina Basilio, a Google trends expert, tells us the worst and best days to go to the Post Office. And if you get a gift that’s the wrong size or color, Basilio has advice on when to send…
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November 22, 2025 0

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approves audit 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approved their District Audit Report at their meeting on Wednesday night. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth is happy to say that their audit came back clean.  Spaeth says the school board also approved a revised 2025/2026 budget, and he explains what was changed.  Other Agenda Items included administrative and committee reports.…
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November 21, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FCCLA holding Food Drive 

Members of the Ada Borup West FCCLA Chapter are holding a food drive through December 12, and they’re currently seeking donations. ABW FCCLA member Peyton Tinjum tells us more about this project.  Canbria Carlsud explains how you can make a donation to FCCLA for the food drive.  Rille Triplett tells us how food will be…
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November 21, 2025 0

East Polk Heritage Center holding annual Light up the Night event this weekend

This Friday and Saturday, all are invited to the East Polk Heritage Center in Fosston for their Light Up the Night holiday event. East Polk Heritage Center representatives Bonnie Stewart and Steph Anderson say they have made some changes to this year’s event.  Stewart tells us more about the event, including when the Heritage Center…
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November 21, 2025 0