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Childcare has been a major topic of discussion in the Norman County East School, as multiple childcare businesses in the district have closed their doors leaving a big need for childcare in the community. However, the NCE School may have a solution, as explained by principal Kelly Kalina. R&J News will continue to monitor any…
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The Minnesota General Election is fast approaching, and in Minnesota a number of huge races are on this year’s ballot including the US Senate, Governors Race, and numerous local elections. When it comes to the issues that are going to shape this election cycle, MN Senator Jordan Rasmussen (R-Fergus Falls) says there are two major…
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The Ulen Hitterdal School Board met for their first meeting of the 2026/2027 school year on Wednesday evening. Superintendent Dustin Flaten says the meeting started out with the presentation of their audit which was approved later in the meeting. Flatten says there was also a discussion about enrollment, as well as the approval of their…
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The potato harvest season is just about underway in the Red River Valley, and this year’s crop is showing some promise. Justin Dagen who farms near Karlstad says the crop looks healthy, but not large. With cooler temperatures coming up in the forecast, Dagen says that sets them up good for harvest. For more agricultural…
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Projects at the Ada Dekko Center are mostly wrapped up for now, but the Ada City Council did approve additional spending for a fencing project earlier this week. Ada Mayor John Hintz explains. As for the Ada Municipal Complex, Hintz says that progress on the project is seeing some minor delays. People with questions regarding…
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Budgeting season is underway for Norman County, and one department that’s looking for a significant increase is the Norman County Sheriff Office. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall last week, who says he has a need for more staff to be added to his department. Fall says…
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The fall season is just about here, but for those looking to take a trip to a local state park or recreation area to take in the fall colors, you may need to take your trip earlier than normal. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says summer drought conditions are causing the tree to…
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Fun in the Flatlands is set to take place at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada this week, and Norman County 4H is inviting the public out to 4H Achievement Days, which will be taking place as a part of the celebration. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says Achievement Days gives 4Hers a chance…
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The Fertile Beltrami School Board approved a lease levy at their meeting earlier this week. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says the lease levy is in regards to their special education cooperative who’s building a new facility. Clarke says the board also approved the purchase of a number of items. The Fertile Beltrami School Board…
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The Sugarbeet Pre-Harvest is in full swing for areas across the Red River Valley. Local Producer Chuck Ruebke says this year’s harvest is going alright, but they are facing some challenges. While they are facing these challenges, Ruebke says they are seeing a high sugar content. Ruebke was a guest on the Farm and Field…
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