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University of Minnesota and North Dakota State Extension will be conducting a number of different sugarbeet research trials this year. Dr Eric Branch of NDSU & Minnesota Extension tells us more about the trials he will be conducting this year. When it comes to diseases like cercospora leaf spot, Branch says it’s important to have…
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Earlier this week, R&J News told you about a discussion regarding class sizes at the Ada Borup West School, and whether or not the School Board would split next year’s Kindergarten Class class from two sections to three sections. During the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program earlier this week Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Tiplett talked…
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All are invited to Twin Valley this weekend, as the Twin Valley Community Club will be holding their annual ATV Fun Run on Saturday. Tracy Christensen of the Twin Valley Community Club tells us what they have planned for this year’s ride. Christensen says the Fun Run acts as a fundraiser for the Twin Valley…
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The Minnesota Legislature announced on Wednesday night that a deal had been reached to end the 2026 legislative session. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson who says Republicans were able to use some of their leverage to get some favorable policies passed. Johnson says another major…
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The planting season continues to move along, but for our local growers, concerns are starting to pile up. Norman County farmer Corey Hanson says cooler ground temperatures are causing the crop to sprout up very slowly if at all. Once the soybean crop does start to sprout out of the ground, Hanson says there are…
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It’s going to be a busy couple of weeks at Itasca State Park, as they will be holding a number of events and programs over the next couple of weekends. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says this busy stretch will kick off with a scavenger hunt this weekend. Things will really start to pick…
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Spring has arrived, and with the temperatures expected to rise over the coming weeks, outdoor project season is also getting underway. If you’re going to be starting a spring project that requires digging, Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric reminds you to call before you dig. Houdek says it’s important to call as they can…
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It’s National Police Week, and in celebration, Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall is promoting law enforcement as a career opportunity to area youth and residents. Sheriff Fall says that law enforcement can be a very rewarding career, that gives you an opportunity to serve your local communities. Fall says another benefit about a career in…
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The City of Hillsboro is changing up its billing system, which means that some residents who have previously enrolled in budget pay will have to re register for a new payment plan. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont explains. Eggermont also took a moment to remind people about the city’s lawn care and blight rules. People…
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The Minnesota Legislative session is in its final days, and earlier this week, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed House File 4138 which aims to protect our children by implementing safeguards for underage social media users, by targeting things like addictive features, and paid advertisement. During the House Floor Session on Tuesday, Representative Kristin Robbins…
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