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The Minnesota Legislature announced on Wednesday night that a deal had been reached to end the 2026 legislative session. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson who says Republicans were able to use some of their leverage to get some favorable policies passed. Johnson says another major…
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The planting season continues to move along, but for our local growers, concerns are starting to pile up. Norman County farmer Corey Hanson says cooler ground temperatures are causing the crop to sprout up very slowly if at all. Once the soybean crop does start to sprout out of the ground, Hanson says there are…
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It’s going to be a busy couple of weeks at Itasca State Park, as they will be holding a number of events and programs over the next couple of weekends. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says this busy stretch will kick off with a scavenger hunt this weekend. Things will really start to pick…
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Spring has arrived, and with the temperatures expected to rise over the coming weeks, outdoor project season is also getting underway. If you’re going to be starting a spring project that requires digging, Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric reminds you to call before you dig. Houdek says it’s important to call as they can…
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The City of Hillsboro is changing up its billing system, which means that some residents who have previously enrolled in budget pay will have to re register for a new payment plan. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont explains. Eggermont also took a moment to remind people about the city’s lawn care and blight rules. People…
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It’s National Police Week, and in celebration, Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall is promoting law enforcement as a career opportunity to area youth and residents. Sheriff Fall says that law enforcement can be a very rewarding career, that gives you an opportunity to serve your local communities. Fall says another benefit about a career in…
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Earlier this month, a pair of Ada Borup West students had the opportunity to compete at the Minnesota State Visual Art Competition in Plymouth. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Tiplett had an opportunity to tag along to the competition, which she says went really well. Triplett says being able to see the visual arts…
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The Minnesota Legislative session is in its final days, and earlier this week, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed House File 4138 which aims to protect our children by implementing safeguards for underage social media users, by targeting things like addictive features, and paid advertisement. During the House Floor Session on Tuesday, Representative Kristin Robbins…
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The Norman County East FFA Chapter officially put a close on their 2025/2026 season with their Chapter Banquet and Awards Ceremony. Norman County East FFA Advisor Hannah Baumgartner says the banquet was a great way to acknowledge all of their accomplishments from the year, while also introducing their chapter leadership for next year. 2025/2026 was…
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The Ada Bio Girls will be wrapping up their 2026 season on Saturday with their end of season 5K. Ada Bio Girls Site Leader Tera Johnson says the 5K serves as a finale for the season, that showcases all the hard work and growth the girls have gone through over the last 5 months. To…
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