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Farm Markets Remain Strong

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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August 4, 2026 0

Much to see at Big Bog Recreational area 

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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August 4, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office at the Clearwater County Fair 

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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August 4, 2026 0

Tony Sipe Field Project reaches fundraising goal 

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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August 4, 2026 0

Hawley Night to Unite is tonight 

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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August 4, 2026 0

Benedictine Living Community holding Community Block Party on Wednesday 

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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August 3, 2026 0

Moorhead American Legion to hold annual Car & Bike Show 

Coming up later this week, the Moorhead American Legion will be holding their annual Car & Bike Show, and all area bikers and car enthusiasts are encouraged to attend. Moorhead American Legion Manager Scott Moen tells us more about the event. For more information, go to the Moorhead American Legion website at moorheadlegion.com. 


August 3, 2026 0

This week at Itasca State Park 

Summer is starting to wind down, but the programming at Itasca State Park isn’t, as the park’s naturalists have a full week of programming planned, to kick off the month of August. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a preview of their activities this week.  Cox says they will also be wrapping…
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August 3, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office gearing up for Clearwater County Fair

The Clearwater County Fair kicks off on Wednesday, and the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is sharing some reminders for fair goers, so that everyone can have a fun time. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson shares some advice to those who will be bringing children to the fair.  While the fair is supposed to be fun,…
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August 3, 2026 0

New era at the Hawley School 

The Hawley School District has seen a lot of change this summer, as they have a new superintendent for the first time in over twenty years, as well as a new middle school, and more. New Superintendent Jordan Spaeth told R&J News that now’s an exciting time to be joining a district that is so…
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August 3, 2026 0