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The fall season is just about here, but for those looking to take a trip to a local state park or recreation area to take in the fall colors, you may need to take your trip earlier than normal. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says summer drought conditions are causing the tree to…
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The Fertile Beltrami School Board approved a lease levy at their meeting earlier this week. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says the lease levy is in regards to their special education cooperative who’s building a new facility. Clarke says the board also approved the purchase of a number of items. The Fertile Beltrami School Board…
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Fun in the Flatlands is set to take place at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada this week, and Norman County 4H is inviting the public out to 4H Achievement Days, which will be taking place as a part of the celebration. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says Achievement Days gives 4Hers a chance…
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Budgeting season is underway for Norman County, and one department that’s looking for a significant increase is the Norman County Sheriff Office. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall last week, who says he has a need for more staff to be added to his department. Fall says…
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The Sugarbeet Pre-Harvest is in full swing for areas across the Red River Valley. Local Producer Chuck Ruebke says this year’s harvest is going alright, but they are facing some challenges. While they are facing these challenges, Ruebke says they are seeing a high sugar content. Ruebke was a guest on the Farm and Field…
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The Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ returns to the Norman County Fairgrounds this year, and over twenty cooks are expected to battle it out for the best prize of it all, bragging rights. While the food may be the main attraction for many, event representative John Hintz says the ultimate purpose of the BBQ is to…
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This past weekend, the annual Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion took place in Rollag, and this year’s feature was all about the tractor brand that traces its origins to Red Lake Falls Minnesota, the Steiger Tractor. However, did you know that Minnesota has a rich history of tractor brands that have called the state their…
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Did you know that Norman County has a Driving after Revocation Diversion program that helps offenders get their license, which leads to safer streets and lower reoffender rates? R&J News had the chance to catch up with Norman County Attorney Liz Brainerd who told us more about this program, and the impact it’s having. Brainard…
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The Minnesota State Fair wrapped up earlier this week, which means that Norman County 4H has wrapped up yet another 4H Livestock and General Encampment. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says she is proud of everything her 4Hers accomplished at the fair, and she gives us a recap of the Livestock Encampment. Houglum says…
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The Fertile Beltrami School Board held their first meeting of the 2026/2027 school year on Tuesday night, and approved their preliminary levy. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke tells us more. As for other items from Tuesday’s meeting, Clarke says the school board also adopted a new policy surrounding the use of Artificial Intelligence. R&J News…
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