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Annual MN Young and Emerging Farmer Workshop returning to MN Ag Expo 

The 4th Annual MN Young and Emerging Farmer Workshop will be returning to MN Ag Expo this January, and the Norman County Soybean Growers association is encouraging area producers to attend. Norman County Soybean Growers representative Corey Hanson tells us more.  If you would like to attend the workshop or the Minnesota Ag Expo, Hanson…
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September 14, 2026 0

It’s National Library Card Sign Up Month 

The Ada Public library is encouraging residents from all across the region to sign up for a library card and join them in celebration of National Library Card Sign Up Month. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more.  Osborn explains how you can get a library card.  Osborn also invites the community out to the…
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September 14, 2026 0

Hawley Elementary School adjusting to major summer changes 

The 2026/2027 School Year is in full swing at the Hawley Elementary School, but students in the elementary school have had to adjust to some major changes caused by the opening of the Hawley Middle School this summer. Elementary Principal Chis Ellingson explains.  Ellingson says moving pre-school into the elementary has also been a big…
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September 14, 2026 0

Norman County Attorney discusses new school bus safety laws 

The State of Minnesota recently implemented new school bus traffic laws. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Norman County Attorney Liz Brainard, who explains the new rules, and what kind of punishment you could be facing from offices like hers if you don’t follow the law.  Brainard says many prosecutors will pursue…
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September 14, 2026 0

Value-Added Agriculture and Dairy Farms 

The goal of any business is to add value when you can, and when it comes to local dairy farms they’re always looking for ways to add value, whether it be to their operation or the community they’re located. Riverview Dairy Partner Brady Janzen caught up with R&J News to talk more about value-added agriculture…
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September 14, 2026 0

Senator Jordan Rasmussen talks General Election & 2027 Legislative Session 

The Minnesota General Election is fast approaching, and in Minnesota a number of huge races are on this year’s ballot including the US Senate, Governors Race, and numerous local elections. When it comes to the issues that are going to shape this election cycle, MN Senator Jordan Rasmussen (R-Fergus Falls) says there are two major…
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September 14, 2026 0

Norman County East exploring potential in school childcare 

Childcare has been a major topic of discussion in the Norman County East School, as multiple childcare businesses in the district have closed their doors leaving a big need for childcare in the community. However, the NCE School may have a solution, as explained by principal Kelly Kalina.  R&J News will continue to monitor any…
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September 14, 2026 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board meets

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board met for their first meeting of the 2026/2027 school year on Wednesday evening. Superintendent Dustin Flaten says the meeting started out with the presentation of their audit which was approved later in the meeting.  Flatten says there was also a discussion about enrollment, as well as the approval of their…
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September 11, 2026 0

Potato Harvest Preview 

The potato harvest season is just about underway in the Red River Valley, and this year’s crop is showing some promise. Justin Dagen who farms near Karlstad says the crop looks healthy, but not large.  With cooler temperatures coming up in the forecast, Dagen says that sets them up good for harvest.  For more agricultural…
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September 11, 2026 0

Ada Municipal Center and Dekko Center Project Updates 

Projects at the Ada Dekko Center are mostly wrapped up for now, but the Ada City Council did approve additional spending for a fencing project earlier this week. Ada Mayor John Hintz explains.  As for the Ada Municipal Complex, Hintz says that progress on the project is seeing some minor delays.  People with questions regarding…
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September 11, 2026 0