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Earlier this year, the United States Trade Representative, launched Section 301 investigation in response to allegations that United States trade partners are taking advantage of unfair trade practices, leading to issues in the United States domestic sugar market. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers association explains. Weber explains why it’s important for…
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The Ada Borup West School will be sending their state speech participants off in style. Ada Borup West High School principal Josh Carlson says the school will be holding a special send off event on Friday morning, as a way to show their support to the team. Nellie Todd tells us more about the script…
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The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter returned from the Minnesota State FFA Convention on Tuesday. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says this year’s convention went really well, and she shares some highlights from the event. Ada Borup West had close to a dozen students compete in competitions as well, and Savage says her…
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The Fosston School will be well represented at the Minnesota State Speech Competition this week, as six students will be representing the Greyhounds. Fosston Speech Advisor Margarete Rue says they’ve had a very successful and record breaking year for the program. R&J’s Tom Lano talks with some of the state participants ahead of the competition. …
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The Ada Public Library is in the midst of a book sale fundraiser, but time to add to your personal library is running out. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn says their sale runs through tomorrow, and is also a good chance to come and see what the library has to offer. You can go to the…
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The Mahnomen School Board had further discussions regarding their cell phone policy at their meeting and Monday night, and made the decision to not move forward with the Yondr Pouch system. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon explains. Simon says the board also took more action on the establishment of a teacher apprenticeship program. Simon says the…
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Coming up on Thursday, there will be another planning meeting for the Ada 150th Celebration, which is set to take place this July. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says all are invited to the meeting, and she highlights some of the events that had been added to the 150th celebration schedule. One event that’s expected…
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The Ada Borup West High School Choir will be holding their annual Spring Concert this Thursday, and the community is invited to attend and show their support for the arts. Ada Borup West Choir Director Tanya Kemper gives us a preview of the show. Kemper says it will be a busy week for her high…
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The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office held a pancake fundraiser for their Sheriff’s Reserve program on Sunday. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says the event was a success, as they were able to raise some funds for the program. Halverson says the Sheriff’s Reserve Program is a massive asset to the sheriff’s office, and he explains…
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The Minnesota Legislative Session is continuing to move along, and a number of agricultural bills are being considered by the legislature. Minnesota Ag Secretary Thom Peterson says one bill that has been discussed is an ag financing bill which stalled recently, and he’s hoping that it will be brought forward again. Peterson says his office…
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