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Summer is right around the corner, and State Parks across Minnesota are kicking off their summer programming, and reopening their many summer recreational activities. However, if you would like to visit one of these state parks, you will need to get a Minnesota State Park Pass. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what…
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Students at the Ada Borup West School are in the backstretch of the school year, and in celebration of another successful school year, the school has many fun activities planned throughout the next couple weeks. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson says one of these activities is the annual sixth grade class trip. …
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The Minnesota Fishing season kicks off this weekend, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to plan ahead to avoid potential delays at the boat landing, or at the license counter. DNR Northwest Minnesota Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson tells us more. Olson also reminds anglers to do their part in stopping the…
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The Ada city council met tuesday night in regular session. City administrator Ashley Larson shared news of brickwork issues with a common building wall shared by Mccollum Hardware and the Ada Liquor Store. After discussion, the council agreed to do the repairs as soon as possible at a cost of $11,000 ( eleven thousand dollars) …
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The City of Mahnomen, alongside Mahnomen County and White Earth nation recently conducted a Railroad Separation Study, that would explore potential projects that would help avoid potential delays of emergency vehicles if a train goes through town. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about the study, and what was determined. No further meetings…
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Insects can have major effects on crops across the Red River Valley, and producers have already begun planning for how they will fight them. Dr Mark Botel with the University of Minnesota tells us how the insect population fared after a cold winter. Botel also highlighted some of the other insects that producers need to…
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Heading into the 2025 legislative sessions, one issue that the Minnesota Legislature was tasked with was fixing Minnesota’s “Fraud Problem”, after scandals like the Feeding or Future Scam stole millions from Minnesota tax payers. In response the Minnesota House started the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee to come up with solutions…
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Last month, R&J News told you about the Norman County One Fund Drive raising over $39,000 for non profits across Norman County, with help from Gary Cares. However, since then a lot has changed. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares tells us more. Bennefeld also took time to thank everyone who made the One Fund Drive…
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The Hillsboro School District will be continuing one of its longest standing senior traditions today, as they will be holding their 67th annual Book Awards. Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler tells us more about this unique tradition. Baesler also reminds people about some important upcoming dates, including an early out on Thursday. Baesler was…
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The Hillsboro City Commission had a discussion about a potential street project at their Commission meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about the discussion had, and project. Eggermont says the commission also had discussions about a fencing project at the City Lagoon. During commissioner reports Eggermont says commission President…
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