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During their meeting earlier this week, Ada Community Member Nic Prothro met with the council to receive approval for the development of lots located outside of the City’s limits. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us more about the discussions, and why he was seeking the City’s approval. In other news, the Ada City Council approved…
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The Ada City Council had discussions regarding their public works building project on Tuesday night, and the council is moving closer to making a final decision on the project. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the council made the tentative decision to move forward with the lowest bid for the public works section of the project,…
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Coming up on Friday, students and staff from the Hillsboro School District will be coming together to participate in their first ever Able Games. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis tells us more about this unique event. Theis says one nice thing about this event is that it gives kids who might not be able…
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The Hillsboro City Commission had discussions about a land acquisition at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about these discussions, and the action taken up by the commission later in the meeting. Eggermont says the commission also had discussions about a floodplain ordinance, and a rezoning request. Eggermont…
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Spring is just about here and the staff at Itasca State Park says there are many different things to do in the park this time of year to celebrate the warmer temperatures. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says one of the things to do in the park during this time of year is…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is currently collecting public comments on potentially changing the statewide walleye bag limit, but time is running out. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department tells us more. Olson says there are currently no issues in the state’s walleye population, and that the change in regulation would be…
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Coming up next Tuesday, townships across Minnesota will be gathering for their 2026 township election. However, these elections are very different from your typical city or county election. Steve Fenske of the Minnesota Association of Townships explains. Fenske says that another thing that makes Township Election Day unique is that townships will also hold their…
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Fair members from all across Northwest Minnesota were treated with a special speech from Ian Hill, who’s trying to inspire change and build up rural communities. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Hill, who tells us more about his message, and work with county fairs across the country. Hill says it’s important…
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The process of applying for VA benefits can be complex, and for this is where your local Veteran’s Service comes in handy. However, there are companies out there that try to take advantage of Veterans by offering help with their benefits claims at a cost. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger encourages veterans to…
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Area producers are invited to attend the upcoming InsidePTI Conference in Wheatland North Dakota next Tuesday. Kris Brekken of Agassiz Precision Ag in Hillsboro gives us more about this event. Brekken says registration is required to attend this event. Again, the InsidePTI Conference will take place on Tuesday, March 10 starting at 10:00 AM at…
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