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Hawley Construction Bids come in millions under budget

After opening bids for their next set of construction projects, the Hawley School Districts received bids that come in millions under their set budget. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson tells us more.  Ellingson says this news may allow them to do some projects they have been unable to do.  Ellingson also provided an update on the…
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March 15, 2024 0

Tina Smith pushing for Rural EMS Bill 

U.S. Senator Tina Smith says that she is pushing for Senate Bill S.3236 also known as the “Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act.” which aims to reimburse the cost of ambulance services.  Smith says she has been working alongside a rural EMS task force, and is confident that the bill will…
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March 15, 2024 0

Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council  Trade Mission Update 

The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council’s (MSRP) Uzbekistan Trade Mission is nearing its end, but the council has been busy. MRSP Communication Specialist Mark Askelson caught up with Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council Treasurer to give a recap on how the trip has gone. Strom says Uzbekistan as a country could see major…
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Climax Shelly School News – 3/14/2024

Latest news and announcements from the Climax Shelly School District.


March 14, 2024 0

Gary City Council Meets 

The Gary City Council met Wednesday night. During the meeting the council heard an update on the water treatment plant maintenance project. Gary Mayor Buck Engen says the project is now complete.  Engen says new business consisted of discussion about livestock and pet ordinances as well as a project at the Gary pines.  Finally Engen…
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Ada Borup West School News – 3/14/2024

Latest news and announcements from the Ada Borup West School News.


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Spring Gardening Advice 

Spring is around the corner and that means gardeners should start thinking about a plan for 2024 gardens. Heather Dufault of Norman and Polk County Extension says one thing gardeners should do before they start working is clean their garden tools.  Dufault says crop rotation is also something gardeners should think about before they start…
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Area youth artists on display at Ada Public Library 

The Ada Public Library will be hosting the Northwest Minnesota Art Councils Traveling Art Exhibit now through March 26. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn says that the exhibit consists of work done by area adult and student artists.  The exhibit is open to visitors during the regular hours at the Ada Public Library. For more information…
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March 14, 2024 0

Thunderbird Speech Night 

The Waubun Speech Team will be holding their annual Thunderbird Speech Night fundraiser on Tuesday, March 19 at the Waubun High School from 5:30 to 8:00. Speech Advisor Tracy Dady has the details.  Dady says they are currently looking for donations for their silent auction and highlighted some items that could be included. Dady told…
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March 14, 2024 0

Autonomous sugar beet weeder being shown at International Sugar Beet Show

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier is in attendance at the International Sugar Beet Institute Beet Show in Grand Forks, where a new autonomous sugar beet weeder is being demonstrated by Aigen. Aigen representative Kenny Lee tells us more about this new technology.  Lee explained how their demonstration at the sugar beet show works. Lee also…
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