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Norman County 4H Achievement Days is this weekend

Norman County 4H will be holding their Annual 4H & Alumni Achievement Day this Saturday, as a part of the Fun in the Flatlands celebration in Ada. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H tells us more about this year’s event.  Houglum says there are multiple exhibits that alumni can participate in.  More information about Norman…
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September 4, 2025 0

Norman County Field Day Recap 

The University of Minnesota Extension held a field day at the Corey Hanson Farm in rural Gary on Wednesday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance, and caught up with Extension Educator, and field day presenter Angie Peltier, who gives us a recap of this year’s event.  Peltier says they also heard an update…
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September 4, 2025 0

Mahnomen City Council continues to discuss 2026 budget 

The Mahnomen City Council approved a $20,000 resolution to the Mahnomen EDA at their meeting on Tuesday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther explains the reasoning for this resolution, and what the money is for.  The Council also had discussions about their 2026 preliminary budget, and Guenther explains how budget talks are shaking up.  The…
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September 4, 2025 0

First Day of School at Ada Borup West Elementary 

Today is the first day of school at the Ada Borup West Elementary School. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says she’s excited to welcome kids back to the building, and she shares some reminders for parents.  The reason the elementary is starting later than the High School is because the elementary school has been doing their…
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September 4, 2025 0

Minnesota National Guard teaming up with DGF School for Salute to Service Game 

The Minnesota National Guard and Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School will be honoring military members and veterans in our communities during their football against Park Rapids on Friday night. Master Sargent David Morse of the Minnesota National Guard tells more about their plans for Friday.  Captain Daniel Erickson of the Minnesota National Guard says the event will also…
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September 4, 2025 0

Norman County 4H well represented at State Fair General Encampment 

The Minnesota State Fair wrapped up Monday, and Norman County 4H had representation in the 4H General Encampment. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says her 4Hers represented Norman County well, and it was a huge success.  Houglum also shared some of the results from this year’s general encampment.  Houglum also spoke more on the…
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September 3, 2025 0

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Museum Harvest Festival is this week 

The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Museum in Crookston will be holding their annual Harvest Festival this weekend. Event representative Allen Dragseth tells us more about this event, and what’s all going on.  Dragseth says this event is also a good opportunity to check out the museum’s collection of unique, and rare equipment. More information about…
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September 3, 2025 0

The University of Rollag 

Despite being an unincorporated community with a tiny population, did you know that Rollag has its own University that has graduated thousands of people from across the world? Tom Hall is a founding member of the University of Rollag Steam School, and he tells us more about this program that is offered once per year…
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September 3, 2025 0

Hillsboro students adjusting well to new cell phone ban 

Over the summer, the State of North Dakota approved a measure that banned all student cell phone usage in schools statewide. While many praised the measure, many questioned how effective the ban would be. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says students have adjusted to the new rule well, and they’ve had no issues.  As…
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September 3, 2025 0

REAL ID implication leaving many with questions

Enforcement of REAL ID requirements are now in effect, and this major change has left many with questions about their ID, and what it does, and doesn’t allow them to do. Stacy Erickson of the Norman County Recorder’s office explains the differences between a regular drivers license, an enhanced license, and a REAL ID.  Many…
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September 3, 2025 0