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HILLSBORO, ND—The Hillsboro Business Association is holding its annual bean bag tournament this Saturday at the Hillsboro Armory. Hillsboro Business Association Past President JR Strom tells us how many teams they’re looking for. Strom says there will be prize money on the line. The Hillsboro Business Association bean bag tournament starts Saturday afternoon at 4…
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A native of Fisher, Minnesota is the new executive director of Minnesota Wheat. Brian Sorenson says he grew up on the family farm. Sorenson talks about how much wheat is grown in Minnesota. Sorenson starts his new job on April 2. He’ll work with both the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and the Minnesota Wheat…
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It’s been talked about for a couple of years, but Fertile-Beltrami School District Superintendent Brian Clarke says the District is now taking bids for a big project. You can hear the latest Fertile-Beltrami School News Tuesday mornings at 10:30 on Gold 101.5 KRJM.
Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther will be spending the next few days at the State Capitol. She tells R&J News why. Guenther says getting bonding to rebuild the Mahnomen Hospital is a top priority. Meanwhile, at Monday’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the Council approved a $1000 sponsorship for the Mahnomen County Fair.
Minnesota State Patrol Sergeant Jesse Grabow says it’s been an interesting winter when it comes to road accidents. On the subject of road accidents, Minnesota State Patrol Captain Casey Meagher (MAW-her) says Minnesota had 50 road deaths as of the end of February…and 61 traffic fatalities on Minnesota roadways in 2024, compared to 38 at…
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Next Monday at the Minnesota State Capitol will be Women in Ag Day. Amy Johnston with the University of Minnesota Extension says the idea for Women In Ag Day came from a meeting last year with State Senator Mary Kunesh of New Brighton. If you’re wondering how many women are involved in agriculture in Minnesota,…
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HILLSBORO, ND—North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller met with about two dozen people in Hillsboro Saturday afternoon. She tells R&J News what she discussed with local residents. Miller is also running for Governor to succeed Doug Burgum, who will not be running for a third term. She explains what separates her from other candidates. North…
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Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day…..a day that’s often celebrated with an adult beverage or two…or more. That can lead to a great many impaired drivers on the road. Minnesota State Patrol Sergeant Jesse Grabow talks about St. Patrick’s Day. Grabow was asked if there will be extra patrols this weekend looking for impaired drivers. If…
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North Dakota voters will decide this June whether to prevent people from running for Congress if they’re old enough to turn 81 during their House or Senate term. Secretary of State Michael Howe’s office announced Friday that a signature drive has succeeded in adding the question to the ballot. And while some legal scholars say…
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There’s going to be a pancake feed this Sunday at the St. Rose of Lima Parish Center in Hillsboro served by the Hillsboro Knights of Columbus. Chris Mueller, guard knight of Knights of Columbus Council 4690 in Hillsboro, talks about the pancake feed. Mueller says even though Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day, there will NOT…
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