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Norman County East Construction Update 

After being closed all summer for renovations, the Norman County East building project is continuing to wind down. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says the project has taken longer than anticipated, but the end continues to move closer.  For more news from the Norman County East School News, tune into the Norman County East…
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January 24, 2026 0

Global trade a discussion at  the International Sugarbeet and Dry Bean Expo

Trade was a topic of discussion at the International Sugarbeet and Dry Bean Expo in Grand Forks on Thursday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier attended the expo and had the chance to talk with Keynote speaker Devry Boughner Vorwerk who talked about the current trade environment, and the pain producers are feeling.  Vorwerk says one…
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January 23, 2026 0

City of Hillsboro collecting copper/lead pipe inventory

The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session on Tuesday evening, and it was a very quiet meeting. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says the commission had discussions on some purchases for their public works department, and their February meeting.  As for other city business, Eggermont reminds city residents that they have a company going…
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January 23, 2026 0

KC Pro West coming to South Twin 

It’s going to be a very cold weekend, but that’s not going to stop the KC Pro West snowmobile races from coming to town this weekend. Andy Lavoy of Pinehurst Resort gives us a preview of this weekend’s races.  While the temperatures are supposed to be very cold, Lavoy says there will be places you…
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January 23, 2026 0

Win-E-Mac School board approves purchase of new school bus 

The Win-E-Mac School Board held their monthly meeting on Tuesday. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says reorganization was the first topic of discussion, and that no major changes were made to the board’s leadership.  Cook says the board also had a lengthy discussion about transportation, which resulted in the purchase of a new school bus.  Cook…
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January 23, 2026 0

Tips and Tricks to cut down on your energy bill

This week is National Energy Saving Week and residents across the region are encouraged to take steps in conserving energy. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric Cooperative in Mahnomen shares some simple tips and tricks you can do to cut back on your energy bill.  If you’re trying to cut down on your heating bill,…
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January 23, 2026 0

Waubun School Board hold work session on potential athletic facility project 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board held a working session before their regular meeting on Wednesday, to have further discussions about a potential athletic facility building project. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth talks more about the meeting, and what’s currently being discussed.  During their regular meeting on Wednesday, Spaeth says the board also approved a pair of…
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January 23, 2026 0

Red River Valley a major force in the baked bean industry 

Baked beans are a staple in almost every midwest home, but did you know that this is made possible due to  Minnesota and North Dakota dry bean producers? Robert Loggins of Bush Beans tells us more.  In 2022 North Dakota and Minnesota were the two largest producers of Dry Beans in the United States, with…
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January 22, 2026 0

City of Ada to have further discussions about Public Works building Project 

The City of Ada will have to make some big decisions about the public works building project soon, but before they do so, the city will still have a lot of work ahead of them. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives us an update on the project, and what’s coming up next.  While she won’t…
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January 22, 2026 0

2026 Legislative Session preview 

The 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session is less than a month away, and like the past few years it’s expected to be a very interesting year in St Paul. Minnesota Senator Steve Green (R-Fosston) expects that it will be “one of those years” with a lot of unknowns heading into the session.  As for priorities, Green…
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January 22, 2026 0