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City of Hillsboro to hold discussions about budget on Monday 

The City of Hillsboro will be holding lengthy discussions on their 2027 budget during their upcoming City Commission meeting on Monday. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us what kind of increase the commission is likely to approve on Monday.  Eggermont says there are a number of items that will have to be considered in…
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September 18, 2026 0

Herb Hasz to be inducted into the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame 

Coming up this weekend, four individuals, and two teams will be inducted into the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame, including multisport Athlete, and Mayville State University Hall of Famer Herb Hasz. R&J News had the opportunity to talk with Hasz ahead of the ceremony, and he talks more about being able to grow up…
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September 18, 2026 0

Who is Hawley’s new Middle School Principal Alex Sandahl?

The Hawley Middle School has seen a lot of changes over the last year, with the biggest change being the opening of their new middle school. However, this also means that a person to lead the middle school needed to be hired, and that’s when new Middle School Principal Alex Sandahl came into the picture.…
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September 18, 2026 0

Ada Public Library Update 

The fall season is here, and the Ada Public Library will be celebrating accordingly, with a  series of events and programs, throughout the rest of the month. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn highlights some of their events and programs coming up.  If you have any Christmas, Halloween or other holiday decorations you’d like to get rid…
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September 17, 2026 0

This weekend at Itasca State Park 

It’s expected to be a decent weekend weather wise coming up, and one way you can enjoy the early fall season is by taking a trip to Itasca State Park, as they will be holding a series of events. Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be kicking off the weekend on Friday with…
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September 17, 2026 0

Norman County Sheriff’s Office to start Seatbelt/Car Seat Enforcement Campaign 

The Norman County Sheriff’s Office will be looking to crack down on seatbelt, and child passenger safety, thanks to their latest Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Campaign. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall explains.  Fall says the Norman County Sheriff’s Office will be pursuing more TZD funding for campaigns next year.   For more information on Towards Zero…
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September 17, 2026 0

38th Annual Fertile Fall Craft Fair is this weekend 

All are invited to the Polk County Fairgrounds in Fertile this weekend, as the Fertile Community Club will be holding their annual Fall Craft Show. Stacy Erickson of the Fertile Community Club previews this year’s event.  Again, that will take place on Saturday from 9:00 to 3:00 at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Fertile.


September 17, 2026 0

FSA Deputy Director discusses Farm Bill 

It’s been eight years since Congress has passed a Farm Bill, and with the farm program expiring at the end of the month, time to pass a new bill is running out. But what will happen at the local level if a new deal isn’t reached by the end of the month? During a panel…
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September 17, 2026 0

Local Crop Update 

The Fall Harvest is just about here, but there’s an angst across the Red River Valley, as many crops are struggling due to drought. Bob Jorger of Agrivision Solutions in Mayville-Portland says the crop is mostly struggling in their area except for one crop in particular.  Jorger also talked more about what they’ve been seeing…
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September 17, 2026 0

Life lessons of a 100 year old 

Over the last few days, R&J News has been telling you about the life of Ada’s very own Annelee Woodstrom, who is turning 100 years old this week. Over the century, Annelee has gathered a lifetime of memories and experiences, and when asked about sharing some advice to others, this is what she had to…
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September 17, 2026 0