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When it comes to bike safety, the most common things discussed are usually bike helmets, and the need for them to be properly fitted. However, did you know that helmets are not the only thing that needs to be properly? Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks says the child’s bike itself also needs to…
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The 2026 Planting season continues to move along. Ada Farmer Danny Brandt says planting for him has gone well, as he’s been able to get his crop in the ground despite the cooler temperatures. Wind has been a major concern for area producers, but Brandt says one thing he was able to do was plant…
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The ever popular Mentor Farmers Market will be returning this weekend, and organizers have big things coming this year. Market organizers Rachel Roggenbuck and Janice Benoy say they have a lot of favorites returning this year, along with some new vendors. Roggenbuck says they are always looking for new and unique vendors to set up…
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Later this week thousands of seniors across the Red River Valley will be walking across the stage to receive their high school diploma and start their next journey in life. What these students decide to do after high school will range from starting college, going to a tech school, or jumping right into the workforce.…
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This week will mark the end of an era at the Hawley School District, as starting next school year, the school will go from two buildings to three with the opening of the newly built Hawley Middle School. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they will be holding a celebration for all the students who…
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The Minnesota Fishing season is now in full swing, and while we may be in the land of 10,000 lakes, Minnesota also has approximately 69,000 thousand miles of rivers and streams that also offer great opportunities for anglers. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department says area anglers shouldn’t overlook lakes, as many offer…
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If you’re looking for something to do this spring and summer the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge might just be the place for you. Refuge Representative Kelly Blackledge tells us more about the refuge, and the many recreational opportunities it offers. Every Minnesota State Park and Wildlife Refuge have something they’re known for, and Blackledge says…
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University of Minnesota and North Dakota State Extension will be conducting a number of different sugarbeet research trials this year. Dr Eric Branch of NDSU & Minnesota Extension tells us more about the trials he will be conducting this year. When it comes to diseases like cercospora leaf spot, Branch says it’s important to have…
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All are invited to Twin Valley this weekend, as the Twin Valley Community Club will be holding their annual ATV Fun Run on Saturday. Tracy Christensen of the Twin Valley Community Club tells us what they have planned for this year’s ride. Christensen says the Fun Run acts as a fundraiser for the Twin Valley…
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Earlier this week, R&J News told you about a discussion regarding class sizes at the Ada Borup West School, and whether or not the School Board would split next year’s Kindergarten Class class from two sections to three sections. During the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program earlier this week Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Tiplett talked…
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