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ND Lt. Governor Miller Speaks In Hillsboro

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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March 17, 2024 0

Hillsboro K Of C Pancake Feed Sunday

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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March 16, 2024 0

MN Spring Burning Restrictions Start Monday

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting the open burning of vegetative debris due to increased wildfire risk resulting from unusually warm temperatures and exceptionally dry conditions across most of Minnesota. Beginning Monday, March 18, the restrictions apply in the following counties:Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Douglas,…
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March 16, 2024 0

ND Ballot Initiative Approved

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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March 16, 2024 0

St. Patrick’s Day Patrols

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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March 16, 2024 0

MN Senators Speak Against Proposed Transfer Of White Earth State Forest Land

ST. PAUL, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  Two Minnesota State Senators have spoken out against a proposed transfer of White Earth State Forest land to the White Earth Band.  Senators Rob Kupec of Moorhead and Grant Hauschild of Hermantown, both Democrats, issued a statement Thursday saying “We understand the…
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March 15, 2024 0

ND Lt. Gov. Miller To Visit Hillsboro

North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller will be in Hillsboro on Saturday.  Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese has details. Miller is seeking the Republican nomination for Governor to succeed Doug Burgum, who’s not running for a third term. Reese says Miller’s visit isn’t necessarily a campaign stop. Saturday’s town hall starts at 3:30 at…
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March 15, 2024 0

Ruebke Offered Hillsboro Elementary Principal Job

HILLSBORO, ND—The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday morning. The Board approved the offer and contract for the soon-to-be vacant elementary principal position to Ada-Borup-West Elementary 5th Grade Teacher, Spencer Ruebke.  Superintendent Paula Suda comments on the process and the ultimate selection.  If Ruebke accepts the position, he will replace outgoing principal…
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March 14, 2024 0

Barnesville Wild Game Feed Thursday

BARNESVILLE, MN—Want something different for dinner tonight?  Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Barnesville is hosting its annual wild game feed this evening starting at 4:30.  Gene Prim, the game feed organizer, tells us what’s on the menu. The wild game feed is free will offering…with all proceeds benefiting Our Savior’s Lutheran Brotherhood projects.  The wild…
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March 14, 2024 0

ABW Elementary Calendar Changes In 2024-25

At this week’s Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting, the Board approved the calendar for the 2024-25 school year.  Ada-Borup-West Superintendent Aaron Cook says there will be changes for the first two days for elementary students. You can hear the latest Ada-Borup-West School news Wednesday afternoons on 106.5 KRJB.


March 14, 2024 0