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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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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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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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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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This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Area schools are celebrating in a variety of different ways. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin says teachers do more things at the school than people may realize, and even just a “thank you” to a teacher would brighten their day. At Ulen-Hitterdal School, Dean of Students Jason…
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The date is set for the Ada-Borup-West Elementary Track & Field Day. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett has the information on the event. Ada-Borup-West Elementary Track & Field day will be on Friday, May 12th.
Last week, The ND/MN Veterans Honor Flight traveled with 101 veterans to Washington D.C. One of the veterans on the flight was Wesley Thomas of Ada. Wes served as a tank and heavy truck mechanic in the Army’s 124th Ordinance Company from 1959-1962. Wes’ time in the Army took him to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland…
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University of Minnesota Extension has a crop news blog available with up-to-date information for farmers. Norman & Polk County extension educator, Heather Dufault gives details. Again, you can go to extension.umn.edu and search “MN Crop News” to find the latest updates with the Minnesota Extension crop news blog. And as we’re beginning to see activity…
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