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University of Minnesota Extension & Northwest Research and Outreach Center will be hosting the Northwest Minnesota Tillage Expo on September 1, and all area producers are encouraged to attend. Heather Dufault of Norman & Polk County Extension tells us more. Dufault also gives us a preview of some of the presenters for next month’s expo. …
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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont told R&J News that their agenda was light, but they still discussed a few items, including a safety grant they recently received. Eggermont also reminds Hillsboro residents that changes are coming to their billing system. People with questions or…
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The Ada Girl Scouts had the experience of a lifetime this past July, as the girls had the opportunity to get involved with the Minnesota Lynx at one of their games. Ada Girl Scout leader Bonnie Ballard tells us more. Ballard says the girls have also been busy at work this summer, doing some service…
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The Essentia Health-Ada “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive is currently underway, but time to donate is running out fast. Latonya Bitker of Essentia Health-Ada tells us more about their ongoing school supply drive, and the type of items they’re looking for. Bitker explains why this is something that Essentia Health-Ada wanted to do. Donations…
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Agricultural commodity markets may be going through a rough patch, but farmland markets remain strong in the Red River Valley, according to the latest farm real estate benchmarking study from AgCountry Farm Credit Services. AgCountry Executive Vice President of Business Development Mark Vetter talks more about this report, and some of his key takeaways. Despite…
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The staff at Big Bog Recreational Area invite you to park this month, as they will be holding some free programming the whole family will enjoy. Christa Drake of Big Bog Recreational Area tells us more. Drake also tells us more about this hidden Minnesota gem, which is home to the largest peat bog in…
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The Clearwater County Fair kicks off on Wednesday, and the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office will be in attendance. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says his office will have spot setup at this year’s fair, in addition to their extra patrols of the fairgrounds. Halverson also shares some reminders for people visiting the fair, specifically when…
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Throughout the last few months, the City of Ada, alongside the Ada Borup West baseball programs has been in the midst of a fundraising campaign for improvements, and the campaign just hit a major milestone. Brianna Eggen of the Ada Parks Department says they have reached their fundraising goal. Eggen says these improvements are a…
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The Hawley Police Department will be holding their annual Night to Unite Celebration this evening, and all area families are invited to attend. Hawley Police Chief Scott Steer explains what Night to Unite is. Royce Wenner of the Hawley Police Department says they will also have activities to help keep the kids busy. Wenner says…
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Coming up on Wednesday, Benedictine Living Community-Ada will be holding a Community Block Party, and the whole community is invited. Andrea Engle of Benedictine Living Community Ada tells us more about the event. Engle says this event is their way of giving back to the community. For this reason, Engle hopes to see everyone come…
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