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Today is the first day of the 2025/2026 school year for students at the Hillsboro School District. High School Principal Dr. Carly Theis says she is excited to welcome students back to school, in what’s her first year as principal. For the latest news from the Hillsboro School District, tune into the Hillsboro School news…
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The Hawley City Council held their monthly meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us about some of the items discussed during Monday night’s meeting. Neuner says there was also a discussion about a potential apartment development opening in Hawley. The City of Hawley has had some street projects being worked on…
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The first day of school is just under two weeks away at the Norman County East School District. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says they are not quite ready for school yet, but there’s a lot of excitement for the upcoming year, especially with their back to school night next week. Kalina says he…
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It’s been over seven years since congress last passed a full Farm Bill, and producers across the region are eagerly waiting for a new one. Neil Rockstad of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association tells us where things are at with the Farm Bill heading out of August recess, and what still needs to happen. Rockstad…
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The Mahnomen School Board met in regular session on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says the board approved a number of action items, including an SRO agreement, and new hirings. Simon says there were a number of items discussed in committee reports as well, including staff negotiations, and district policies. Simon says the board…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was recently at a field day where a study was done on the feasibility of mixing different types of crop management chemicals to battle multiple pests at once. Field Day presenter Ada Aberle tells us more about his experiment, and the results he received. However, Aberle says they received different…
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It’s officially back to school season in the Red River Valley, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is encouraging people to prioritize safety during their morning, and afternoon commutes. Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks shares some back to school driving reminders, so that we can keep kids safe this school year. If your child…
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Construction continues at the Norman County East School District, and with school supposed to start on September 2, many are wondering if the school will be ready in time for the first day of school. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell gives us an update on construction,m and whether it will be ready. At their…
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The state of Minnesota has implemented some changes that will have effects on future deer seasons in Minnesota. DNR Wild Life Supervisor for Northwest Minnesota says hunters in shotgun-only zones could see those restrictions lifted next year. With a positive CWD test near Hawley being reported last season, Baden says some hunters will see carcass…
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It’s been a busy summer for the American Red Cross. Red Cross Executive Director for Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota Kimberly Vosseteig, says they have had crews responding to disasters all across the region, which serves as a great reminder to be weather aware. You can learn more about the American Red Cross disaster…
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