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Early voting begins for Win-E-Mac Referendum 

The Win-E-Mac School Board had further discussions regarding their November Referendum at their meeting earlier this week. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us the latest about the referendum, as early voting started today.  Cook says the board also approved their 2026 Preliminary Levy at the meeting earlier this week.  Finally, Cook says the board approved…
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September 19, 2025 0

Hillsboro Fire Department to break ground on new firehouse soon 

The City of Hillsboro had discussions in regards to strategic planning at their City Commission meeting earlier this week. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about these discussions, which will continue into future commission meetings.  Eggermont says the commission also took a look into the city’s financial standing, and resident delinquencies, and she’s…
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September 19, 2025 0

Fosston School Board puts pair of projects on hold 

The Fosston School Board recently approved a levy certification, at their meeting earlier this week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk tells us what the board decided to move forward with, and he also tells us what this means moving forward.  Selk says the board also decided to put a pair of projects on hold.  Enrollment is…
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September 19, 2025 0

2025 Fall Calf Market outlook  

Cattle Markets remain high across the country, as the cattle herd is at its lowest in over fifty years. With these high prices, many area cattle producers have their eyes on the upcoming fall calf season. R&J Ag reporter Nick Revier recently caught up with Billy Bushelle of the Bagley Livestock Exchange, who tells us…
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September 18, 2025 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office raising awareness during Suicide Prevention Month 

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is raising awareness for suicide, and suicide prevention. Clearwater County Sheriff Darrin Halverson says suicidal thoughts can happen to anyone, and there there’s no sole reason that a person chooses to take their own life.  While each case is different, Halverson says there…
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September 18, 2025 0

Red River Watershed Management Board wrapping up massive Newfolden flood project 

It’s going to be a big couple of months for the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB), as they will be wrapping up a number of big projects soon. RRWMB Executive director Rob Sip tells us more. In other watershed news, Sip is excited to announce that they will be welcoming the Minnesota DNR Commissioner…
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September 18, 2025 0

Cormorant Lakes Sportsman’s Club Youth Pheasant Hunt is this weekend 

The Cormorant Lakes Sportsman’s Club is offering a free hunting opportunity to area youth this weekend, and spots still remain. Cormorant Lakes Sportsman’s Club representative Edwin Koepp tells us more about this event.  Koepp says there’s still a couple spots in the hunt left to fill, and he explains how you can get registered.  People…
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September 18, 2025 0

Norman County Shock & Awe holding Color Run next week 

Norman County Shock & Awe invite you out to the Gary Pines next week, as they will be holding a Color Run fundraiser. Shock & Awe members Hannah Brandt and Sawyer Hemberger tell us more about this event, and they explain what a color run is.  Brandt also explains why they chose to raise money…
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September 18, 2025 0

Janna Engel to be inducted into Ada Borup West Hall of Fame 

This Saturday, former North Dakota State volleyball player, and Ada Borup Alumna Janna Engel (Ruebke)  will be one of the four individuals inducted into the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Engel, who tells us what it’s like to not only be going into the Ada…
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September 18, 2025 0