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Registration deadline for NW District Horse Show fast approaching 

The registration deadline for the upcoming 4 H Northwest District Horse Show on August 31 in Wilkin County is fast approaching. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us more about the event and how you can get registered.  Again the registration deadline is Monday, August 12. For more information contact your County’s Extension Office.


August 6, 2024 0

Red River Saddle Club Update 

August is here, which means the Red River Valley Saddle Club is gearing up for another weekend of fun. Red River Saddle Club Director Patti Steen tells us what they have going on this weekend.  As mentioned, the Red River Valley Saddle Club will be wrapping up their 2024 season in September but not before…
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August 6, 2024 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks coming to Reynolds 

Safe Kids Grand Forks will be in Reynolds on Monday for a Car Seat Check and more. Safe Kids Grand Forks Representative Carma Hansen explains what Safe Kids Grand Forks is, and what a Car Seat Checkup is. Hanson says Safe Kids Grand Forks is also teaming up with Traill District Health and the Grand…
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August 6, 2024 0

Benedictine Foundation raises over $20,000 in ATV Fun Run 

The Benedictine Foundation held their Annual ATV Fun Run fundraiser on Sunday. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser says the event was a massive success.  Visser says the amount of money raised from the fundraiser is enough to purchase another ceiling track for Benedictine Living Community.  Visser says they have already started planning next year’s Fun…
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August 6, 2024 0

Friends of Lake Bemidji State Park and Big Bog Rec Area hosting events this week 

During her latest State Park Update Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake said that their Friends of Lake Bemidji State Park organization is looking for members. Drake tells us more about the organization and how you can get involved.  Drake says there will also be a celebration of Smokey the Bear’s Birthday at Big…
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August 5, 2024 0

American Crystal Sugar crop update 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier Caught up with Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar last week, and they discussed the current sugarbeet crop, now that sampling has started. Hasting tells us how the crop is looking.  Hasting also discussed the disease risk in the crop, and what diseases may pop up in this years sugarbeet…
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August 5, 2024 0

Fargo VA hosting Mental Health Summit 

The Fargo VA will be hosting a VA Community Health Summit on August 15 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Fargo. Dr Teresa Imholte of the Fargo VA tells us more about the Summit, and what people can expect.  Dr Imholte also highlighted some of the topics and resources that will be addressed and…
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August 5, 2024 0

Clearbrook Gonvick FFA continuing to grow 

After seeing the program go through a transitional period where membership and participation took a dip, Clearbrook Gonvick FFA is in the midst of a surge and continues to grow every year. FFA Advisor Monica Johnson tells us more about the growth her program is seeing.  More information on Clearbrook Gonvick FFA can be seen…
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August 5, 2024 0

Norman County National Night

Norman County National Night out is Tuesday, and all are invited to come out and see everything Norman County has to offer. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce and Norman County Commission says National Night Out is a great event and opportunity to people from all over the county.  Hall also shared some…
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August 5, 2024 0

NDSU Crop and Field Day Kochia experiment 

R&J AG Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at NDSU Crop and Field Day earlier this week and got the chance to catch up with NDSU Student Adam Aberling who was presenting an experiment on Kochia. Aberling tells us more about his experiment and what its all about.  For the latest news and programming in…
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August 3, 2024 0