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Montana woman pleads guilty to theft by swindling from Red Lake County Co-op

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Montana woman pleads guilty to theft by swindling from Red Lake County Co-op

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RED LAKE COUNTY, Minn. — A Great Falls, Montana, woman pleaded guilty Wednesday, July 17, to theft by swindling for stealing more than $500,000 from Red Lake County Cooperative, Inc., by wire fraud. Stephanie Michele Nipp, 56, gave an Alford plea to the crime, which means she maintains her innocence but acknowledges there is enough evidence that, if she took the matter to trial, she would likely be convicted. Alford pleas are often given by some…Read Article

Puerto Rican man appears in court for allegedly selling cocaine in Thief River Falls area

East Grand Forks · East Grand Forks

Puerto Rican man appears in court for allegedly selling cocaine in Thief River Falls area

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PENNINGTON COUNTY, Minn. — A Puerto Rican man living in Thief River Falls appeared in court Monday, July 14, on allegations that he was selling cocaine in the community during 2024. Nathanael Centeno Reyes, 28, is charged in two separate cases. In the first case, filed May 20, he is charged with first-degree sale of cocaine, first-degree cocaine possession and third-degree cannabis flower possession. In the second case, filed the following day, …Read Article

Clearbrook City Council Meets – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

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Clearbrook City Council Meets – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

CLEARBROOK, MN—Monday night’s Clearbrook City Council meeting featured updates on two projects that are nearly finished. Clearbrook Clerk/Treasurer Lucie Thompson says work on the city’s water tower should be finished by the end of August. Thompson says there was also a report on construction of a water treatment plant in Clearbrook. Also at Monday night’s meeting, Ben Nelson was hired for a six month probationary period as a firefighter. And …Read Article

Polk County Sheriff discusses emergency preparedness – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

Over the last month, Northwest Minnesota, and Eastern North Dakota has been hit with multiple severe weather storms, and it’s highlighted the need for emergency preparedness. During his visit on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman spoke more about emergency preparedness, specifically how you should respond when a storm starts. The KKCQ Food for Thought Program airs weekdays at 8:45 AM on KRJB 106.5 FM.Polk County, Minnesota · Polk County Read Article

Polk County Fair Wrap-up – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

FERTILE, MN—The Polk County Fair finished its five day run on Sunday. Polk County Fair Board President Dan Grunhovde spoke with R&J’s Sean Bjerk about the fair. Grunhovde says he’s not taking time off now that the fair is over. He’s already working on the 2026 Polk County Fair.Fertile · Fertile Read Article

Sister Annella Miracle, Pope Vacation, Christian Village Attacked

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A claimed miraculous healing attributed to a Minnesotan nun, a parish impacted by recent flooding in Texas, the pope's vacation at Castel Gandolfo and more in this Week in Review.Politics · Israel See the Story

New multi-purpose building coming to Fertile – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

There’s a new multi-purpose building coming to the grounds of the Polk County Fair in Fertile. The building will be known as the TDS Event Center, powered by Fertile Events Group. Mark Holly is with the Fertile Events Group, and talks about how this project came about. Virgil Campbell, with the Fertile Events Group, talks about the financial aspects of the project.Fertile · Fertile Read Article

Polk County Sheriff shares reminders for Polk County Fair attendees – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

The Polk County Fair is underway in Fertile, and while fairs are an excellent way to experience summer fun, it can also be stressful for parents with younger children. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some reminders for parents, so they can keep their child safe during the fair, and other public events. Tadman says there are things you should do before leaving for the fair that can help law enforcement if your child does get lost. If you …Fertile · Fertile Read Article

Fertile Beltrami School Board Meets – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

The Fertile Beltrami School board met in regular session on Wednesday. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says it was a pretty standard meeting, with a discussion regarding Long Term Facility Maintenance Revenue. There’s some construction projects being worked on at the Fertile Beltrami School, and Carke gives an update on how they’re progressing. Clarke says the board also approved some assignment changes, including the hiring of so…Fertile · Fertile Read Article

Crookston man sentenced to 71 months for methamphetamine possession

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POLK COUNTY, Minn. — A Crookston man was sentenced Thursday, July 10, to nearly six years for third-degree possession of a controlled substance in a prohibited zone. Gary Herbert Sundquist, 64, was originally charged with third-degree sale of a controlled substance and third-degree possession of a controlled substance in a prohibited zone. Prohibited zones include areas near schools and parks; possessing controlled substances in these spaces com…Crookston · Crookston Read Article

Engineering & Architecture Firm Widseth lasts 50 years by serving rural Minnesota, North Dakota communities

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Widseth is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking a golden milestone since it was first created in 1975 by civil engineers Dick Widseth, Howard Smith, and Don Nolting in Crookston, Minnesota.Crookston · Crookston See the Story