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Largest corn maze in world? Minnesota maze plants a whopper for 10th anniversary

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EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — Valley Corn Maize near East Grand Forks, Minnesota, wanted to do something different to celebrate its 10th anniversary this season. Matthew Krueger and his family were thinking of something big — something bigger than anyone has thought of, perhaps. The result is what Valley Corn Maize claims to be the world’s largest standing corn maze, one that includes five levels and expands 121 acres — a space larger than 91 footba…See the Story

Space Pirates Coming To Fosston – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

FOSSTON, MN—The Aurora Center for the Arts in Fosston will be putting on a musical this week. Kirby Vossler, the musical’s director, tells us about “Space Pirates.” Vossler tells us how to get tickets. Space Pirates will be performed Thursday and Friday nights at 7 and Saturday afternoon at 3 at the Aurora Center for the Arts in Fosston.Fosston · Fosston Read Article

Area agencies seeking people to enter the law enforcement profession – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

It’s no secret that there’s a shortage of law enforcement officers in Minnesota, and most agencies across Minnesota are recruiting for new officers. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve says he’d definitely recommend a career in law enforcement, and he speaks of some of the benefits of going into the field. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall shared a similar outlook on a career in law enforcement. People with questions regarding a potential career in l…Fosston · Fosston Read Article

Crookston man sentenced to 76 months for sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman

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POLK COUNTY, Minn. — A Crookston man was sentenced Tuesday, Aug. 5, to 76 months for sexually assaulting a woman while she was intoxicated. Susano Isaiah Padilla, 22, pleaded guilty in June to third-degree criminal sexual conduct. By pleading guilty, he admitted to intentionally and unlawfully engaging in sexual conduct while knowing the other person was mentally impaired or incapacitated, or physically helpless. Padilla's remaining charges, inc…East Grand Forks · East Grand Forks Read Article

A Guest Editorial: State’s clunky rollout of recreational marijuana continues

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Minnesota’s rollout of recreational marijuana has been clunky — too slow and with too little information flowing downward to the city level. Now these confusing early stages of the rollout come with more concerns: taxes. A state decision to increase the tax on consumer purchases — now 15%, not including already existing state and local sales taxes — could drive consumers to purchase it illegally. And the decision to rescind the Local Government …Marijuana · East Grand Forks Read Article

Van Eps' state winning goal is the Chris Heise Play of the Year

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ST. PAUL (KVRR) – We crown the Chris Heise Play of the Year. We started with 16 plays and one now stands over the rest. Congrats to Jace Van Eps and the East Grand Forks boys’ hockey program for winning the Chris Heise Play of the Year. Van Eps scored the overtime, game-winning goal in the Class A state championship game against St. Cloud Cathedral. This helped EGF to their third title in program history. Categories: High School, KVRR Spor…East Grand Forks · East Grand Forks Read Article

Fosston Back to School Reminders – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

The 2025/2026 School Year is just under a month away, and the Fosston School District is reminding parents to make sure their children are ready to go back to school. Fosston High School Principal Don Donarski. Donarski Says there are a couple dates in August that parents need to be aware of as well. The first day of school for Students at Fosston is Tuesday, September 2nd.Fosston · Fosston Read Article

Cities Area Transit leader Dale Bergman has 'always been that champion' for public transit, colleague says

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GRAND FORKS – After nearly 40 years with the city of Grand Forks, Cities Area Transit Director Dale Bergman will be retiring. Bergman has worked for the city since November 1985, starting as a mechanic at Grand Forks International Airport, when it was still a city department, and eventually leading the metro's public transit service. Bergman first started as a mechanic for CAT when he transferred from the airport. He has led the department since…East Grand Forks · East Grand Forks Read Article

Street and utility project has been a long time coming, says Hallock mayor

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HALLOCK, Minn. — A street and utility project in progress has been a long time coming for Hallock, said the city’s mayor, and there is more yet to be done. Mayor Dave Treumer said the matter of repairing the city’s roads has been an ongoing conversation for years, but only recently has the city been able to afford a project. “It’s a challenge in a small town,” he said. “It’s been thought about for a long time. We have a lot of poor streets and t…East Grand Forks · East Grand Forks Read Article

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Largest corn maze in world? Minnesota maze plants a whopper for 10th anniversary

Space Pirates Coming To Fosston – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

Area agencies seeking people to enter the law enforcement profession – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

Crookston man sentenced to 76 months for sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman

A Guest Editorial: State’s clunky rollout of recreational marijuana continues

Van Eps' state winning goal is the Chris Heise Play of the Year

Fosston Back to School Reminders – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

Cities Area Transit leader Dale Bergman has 'always been that champion' for public transit, colleague says

Street and utility project has been a long time coming, says Hallock mayor

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Space Pirates Coming To Fosston – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

Area agencies seeking people to enter the law enforcement profession – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

Crookston man sentenced to 76 months for sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman

A Guest Editorial: State’s clunky rollout of recreational marijuana continues

Van Eps' state winning goal is the Chris Heise Play of the Year

Fosston Back to School Reminders – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

Cities Area Transit leader Dale Bergman has 'always been that champion' for public transit, colleague says

Street and utility project has been a long time coming, says Hallock mayor