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Public Health encouraging people to stay up to date on their Tetanus Shot

Fall is a time where a lot of attention is given to Immunizations, and the promotion of staying up to date on them. While the flu shot may get most of the attention, Norman Mahnomen Public Health is also promoting the importance of being up to date on your Tetanus Shot. Kelsey Merkens of Norman…
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October 15, 2026 0

Applications being accepted for Young and Emerging Farmer Workshop

While the Minnesota Ag Expo isn’t until late January, the Young and Emerging Farmer Workshop that will be happening at the expo is currently accepting registrations. Jeremy Tischer of the Clay/Wilkin County Corn and Soybean Growers tells us more about the workshop.  If this sounds like an event that interests you, Tischer explains how you…
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October 14, 2026 0

NMRC to hold annual Conference Championship and Open in Perham 

The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC)  will be holding their annual Conference Championship and Open in Perham next week. NMRC President Matt Wendland tells us more about the event, which serves as a great way for people to learn more about robotics, which is getting bigger every year.  Wendland says some of the robots and…
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October 14, 2026 0

Twin Valley City Council Meets 

The Twin Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday night, and had further discussions on their vacant Public Works Supervisor position. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us what was discussed, and how the job search for a new superintendent is going.  Bolton says budgeting was also a discussion on Monday night, as…
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October 14, 2026 0

Sugarbeet Harvest Update 

The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Harvest has seen some delays recently due to heat and moisture, but progress is expected to continue ramping up today. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier gives us an update on harvest from American Crystal Sugar.  For more agricultural news go to the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.


October 14, 2026 0

Early Release at the Hillsboro School 

In Minnesota many area schools will be getting out early for the MEA Break, but across the Red River at the Hillsboro School, they will be released from school early today. Hillsboro High School principal Carly Theis explains.  As we move deeper into the fall, Theis says it is important that kids are showing up…
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October 14, 2026 0

Flu Season Reminders 

Flu Season has arrived, which means that people need to be taking extra precaution when it comes to flu prevention. Kelsey Merkens of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says it’s important that people remember the basics of flu prevention.  Merkens says keeping your home clean, and sanitized and clean can also help you fight the flu at…
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October 14, 2026 0

Hillsboro’s Dave Thomas goes on Veterans Honor Flight 

The Honor Flight of ND/MN had their most recent honor flight last month, and one of the many area veterans who had the opportunity to attend was Hillsboro’s Dave Thomas. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Thomas, who says the experience was amazing and worth the two year wait.  Destinations apart the…
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October 13, 2026 0

Early Out at Ada Borup West

It’s Minnesota MEA break this week, which means that every student in Minnesota will not be having school on Thursday and Friday, but at the Ada Borup West School, they will be starting MEA break a couple hours early on Wednesday. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett explains.  For more news from the Ada…
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October 13, 2026 0

Big Bog Recreational Area holding annual Candlelight Board Walk 

All are invited to the Big Bog Recreational Area, as they will be holding their annual Candlelight Board Walk on Saturday. DNR Naturalist Christa Drake previews the event.  Drake says the boardwalk at Big Bog isn’t your average boardwalk.  You can learn more about Big Bog Recreational Area by visiting its webpage on the Minnesota…
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October 13, 2026 0