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Walk for the Wild at Rydell Wildlife Refuge 

The Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge (FRGR) will be holding their annual Walk for the Wild Event this Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge. Larissa Fitzgerald of the FRGR tells us more about the event, and how you can get registered.  Fitzgerald tells  us more about the Friends of Rydell…
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October 10, 2024 0

Ada Borup West Principal discusses more on potential School Forest program 

On Tuesday R&J News told you about the Ada Borup West School Board moving forward in the process of adopting a school forest program. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program on Wednesday, and went into further detail on the program. Triplett tells us more about how…
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October 10, 2024 0

Sugarbeet Harvest Update 

The 2024 fall sugarbeet harvest is approaching the halfway point. R&J News Reporter Nick Revier gives an update from American Crystal Sugar on how things are moving, and how the sugarbeet crop is looking.  However, Revier says that there will be delays in the harvest due to warm weather, and he gives a projected timeline…
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October 9, 2024 0

Ada City Council Meets 

The Ada City Council got an update on the Ada Event Center which has been closed since late winter due to structural issues in the building. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us what was discussed during Tuesday’s meeting.  Larson says the council also approved the sale of the Hidden Treasures building to Inspire Inc,…
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October 9, 2024 0

Norman County East looking to improve attendance

Attendance is an issue that pops up at all schools across the country, but the Norman County East School District is looking to take that issue head on. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more about a new program they are starting as a way to try and build up attendance.  Kalina says…
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October 9, 2024 0

Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a reminder that early detection is key 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a great reminder on how important early detection is when it comes to cancer and other illnesses and diseases. While breast cancer is the focus of October Norman Mahnomen Public Health reminds you to take precautionary steps so that you can detect all illnesses and disease early. Tammy Carlsrud…
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October 9, 2024 0

Corn and Soybean Harvest Update 

The Fall Corn and Soybean Harvest continues to move along, but the crop is facing some struggles due to the warm and dry weather. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Derek Crompton of Channel Seeds to talk about the corn crop, and how it’s faring in the dry weather.  Crompton also discussed the…
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October 9, 2024 0

What’s on my Ballot Clay County: City Races 

On today’s installment of “What’s on My Ballot” R&J News will be breaking down the city elections taking place across Clay County this November. In future installments of “What’s on my Ballot we will be breaking down the elections happening in Mahnomen, Norman and Traill County.  City of Barnesville (2 Spots) Council Ward 1: Dawn…
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October 9, 2024 0

Local expert gives advice to hunters hunting public land 

The 2024 Minnesota Deer Hunting season is already underway for bow hunters, and the rifle seasons are fast approaching, and begin with the Youth Season on October 17. While deer hunting may be a yearly tradition for many, a lot don’t have private land at their disposal, which leads to public lands being used by…
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October 9, 2024 0

Mahnomen County 4H Celebrating National 4H Week

Its National 4H Week, and 4H chapters across the country are celebrating by promoting the many different programs and opportunities that 4H has to offer to their members. Mahnomen County Extension Educator Rebekah Donner tells us what her 4Hers are up to over the next couple months. Increasing membership is also a big aspect of…
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October 9, 2024 0