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During the month of May, the Minnesota State 4-H Ambassadors have issued a challenge to youth to plant wildflowers. Norman County 4-H Extension educator, Linda Houglum gives us details. Again, the 4-H challenge for May is planting wildflowers. The challenge coming up in June will be building garden boxes.
28 teams competed at the Minnesota State Envirothon at the Fergus Falls Prairie Center Monday, May 15th, including two teams from Waubun. The Waubun Envirothon team of Tyson McArthur, Justice Alvarado, Logan Adams, Conner Adams and Aiala Zorroza placed first with 144 points. The Waubun team of Kendra Syverson, Alaina Bevins, Abigail Baker, Leah Olson…
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Cleanup day for the City of Twin Valley will be on Thursday, May 18th. Twin Valley Mayor Michael Bolton encourages city residents to take advantage of the opportunity to do some cleanup around your property. Again, cleanup day for the City of Twin Valley is Thursday, May 18th. Go to the City of Twin Valley…
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This weekend is the kickoff for the Minnesota fishing season. R&J News’ Duane Etienne talks with Conservation Officer Darren Kittleson, who works in the International Falls area. For those who will be fishing in the northern part of Minnesota and into Canada, Etienne and Kittleson explain some of the rules involving international waters.
A 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp is coming up this Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center in Fertile. Norman County 4-H Extension Educator Linda Houglum gives us the information on this camp for the youngsters. Again, the 4H Cloverbud Nature Day Camp for grades K-2 is this Saturday from 9:30am-1:30pm at the…
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This coming Monday, May 15th will be the Cleanup Day for the City of Hillsboro. The City is asking residents to have all of their trash for the cleanup day out on the berm by 7am Monday. The city trucks will not backtrack to retrieve any refuse that is not placed on the boulevard in…
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A decades-long tradition held on Mother’s Day weekend is the Borup Community Club’s annual Smelt Fry. That tradition continues this Sunday at the Borup Community Hall. Club president Jen Myers gives the details. The event is a fundraiser for the Borup Community Club, as they continue their effort to help people in the Borup Community.…
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It’s the Minnesota Fishing Opener this weekend, R&J News’ Duane Etienne talks with Conservation Officer Darren Kittleson, who works in the International Falls area. First of all is a reminder that – as always – safety is the number one priority for fishing. Kittleson says another important reminder is to make sure you have a…
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The Ada-Borup-West Elementary is having a BOGO Book Fair. Elementary principal Bree Triplett gives details Again, the BOGO Book Fair will be at the Ada-Borup-West Elementary the week of May 15th.
As we’re in the final month of the 2022-23 school year, Norman County East School is looking ahead to summer activities. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin says there are a lot of fun opportunities available for students. The Summer Rec packets are in the principal’s office at the Norman County East School and are…
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