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After a successful opening day on Thursday, the Clay County Fair in Barnesville continues today, and runs through Sunday. James Kruize of the Clay County Fair Board highlights some of the feature events going on throughout the rest of the fair. It wouldn’t be a County Fair without food, and Kruize says they have a…
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For many families with young children the county fair can be a very stressful time, especially if your kids like to wander. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some things you can do as parents before the Fair to make the search for them easier, or prevent them from running all together. Tadman also told…
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The Fertile Beltrami School Board approved a concession stand expansion project at their meeting on Wednesday night, with help from the booster club. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke fills us in on the details. Clarke says the school board also approved the hiring of a new ag education instructor after a lengthy search. Clarke also…
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Day three of the Polk County Fair is today and they have a full schedule of fun planned. Polk County Fair Board President Danny Grunhovd tells us what’s on the schedule for today. Grunhovd also gave a sneak peak of what’s to come Saturday, which includes the continuation of the ever popular State Championship Baja. …
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The Ulen Hitterdal School Board approved their preliminary Budget for the 2024/2025 School year at their meeting on Wednesday. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more. Flaten says the board also heard and update on their ongoing roofing project. Flaten is also excited to announce some new hires, and staffing announcements. Finally like most…
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The City of Fosston wrapped up arbitration in their ongoing dispute with Essentia Health earlier this week. Fosston Mayor Jim Offerdahl says he remains confident that the ruling will be favorable to the Fosston community and lays out an estimated timeline on when they will revive the official ruling. R&J News will continue to follow…
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Norman County FSA Executive Director James Kruize was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program on Tuesday, and reminded farmers that Norman County FSA is currently taking nominations for the County Committee election. Kruize also reminds producers about the upcoming acreage reporting deadline on July 15, and to report all farm record changes to FSA. …
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Gabe Foltz (Clay County Soil and Water) Darrole Ike (Southern Minnesota Agronomist) Mark Sirjord (Area Farmer) Jochum Wiesma (Research and Field Day) Farmers Wife Jeff Petry (Ada Area Farmer) Old Farmer Maureen Abol (Research and Field Day)
After a hail storm ravaged northern Norman County on June 28, many farmers’ focus have drifted to dealing with the fallout. Jeff Petry who farms North of Ada is one of these producers, and he tells us what the fallout has been like. Mark Sirjord who also farms in Northern Norman County says much of…
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The Detroit Lakes Jaycees is back for its 88th year beginning Friday. Over the years the event has been a staple for the Detroit Lakes Community and it continues to grow. Water Carnival Admiral Rachel Kohler tells us more about the history and details of the event. As mentioned, the eleven day celebration kicks off…
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