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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.