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If Thompson High School basketball player Addison Sage has to write an essay on what she did during her summer vacation, she’ll have quite a story to tell. The junior to be has been playing AAU basketball for the Sioux Falls-based Sanford Academy 16 and under team. Sage’s team has played in tournaments in Minneapolis,…
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Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson was among those who attended this week’s open house regarding a proposed dairy that would be built in neighboring Traill County. Johnson tells R&J News he liked what he saw and heard. Riverview LLP has announced plans to build a $180 million dairy farm southeast of Hillsboro in Herberg Township. Riverview…
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The Polk County Fair’s Chocolate Contest was held Wednesday night with an amazing turn out! Our judges definitely got a bit of a Chocolate fill. Here are the winners: Our adult winners are 1st place Sheila Benesh making Chocolate strawberry cheesecake. 2nd place Lisa Aanenson made Chocolate cake with Raspberry filling. 3rd place Harper Watne…
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Former Minnesota Vikings punter Neil Clabo has died at age 71. He died Wednesday from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Clabo was the Vikings’ punter from 1975 to 1977 and was a member of the Vikings team that played in Super Bowl XI. He was also named to the Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie Team in…
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The American Red Cross is asking you to donate blood. Sue Thesenga with the Red Cross of Minnesota and the Dakotas says they’re offering an incentive for you to give blood. Thesenga also reminds you that every two seconds, someone needs blood. For more information on donating blood, or to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED…
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MOORHEAD, MN— The Ada A’s exploded for five runs in the first inning and held on to defeat Dilworth 7-6 Wednesday night at Matson Field in Moorhead. The A’s had six hits in that first inning off Dilworth starting pitcher Grant Anderson. Ethan Opsahl and Jake Osowski both had 2 rbi doubles in that inning,…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Want to get an up-close look at airplanes? The Hillsboro Airport is giving you a chance to do that Thursday evening. Devon Cote is manager of the Hillsboro Airport. Cote says there will be an added attraction. The Hillsboro Airport Fly-in starts at 5pm Thursday with flights, weather permitting, starting at 7pm.
For the second straight year, there’s going to be a Make It To The Lake event in Lengby. Kayla Heller, one of the organizers, says while there were two different days last year, this year, there’s just one. Heller says there will also be a concession stand that will feature some nostalgic candy. Make It…
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HALSTAD, MN—Dozens of people came to the Landmark in Halstad Tuesday afternoon to learn more about the proposed Herberg Dairy in Traill County. Riverview LLP, owners of Waukon Dairy near Gary, are planning to build a $180 million dairy operation southeast of Hillsboro. This dairy would be home for 25,000 cows—more than double North Dakota’s…
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