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It’s National Fire Prevention Week, and the Twin Valley Fire Department is celebrating by warning people about the dangers of fires caused by lithium ion batteries. Twin Valley Fire Chief Pete Pazdernik explains. Pazdernik also shares some of the best fire prevention practices when it comes to lithium ion batteries. Pazdernik says it’s also important…
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It’s been a busy couple months over at Smiley’s Rescues in Fertile, and in response the rescue is once again promoting the importance of spaying and neutering your pets. Sidney Williams of Smiley’s Rescues explains. Williams says the rescue is also trying to find homes for a number of animals, and she explains how you…
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With Election Season officially here, the Mahnomen School is one of many that will be using the time to educate their students on the country’s electoral system. One of the ways the Mahnomen school will be doing this is in the form of a mock election. Mahnomen Social studies teacher Andy Johnson tells us more. …
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It’s Public Power Week, and the City of Hillsboro will be celebrating by hosting a special event on Friday evening. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont has the details. Again, that will be taking place before the Hillsboro Central Valley Football Game on Friday evening.
The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Harvest is underway, but warm weather has been slowing progress. Ada area farmer Neil Rockstad told R&J News that the sugarbeet harvest is about 30 percent complete, and he explains how harvest conditions are. While they might be frustrating for producers, Rockstad says the decision to shut down harvest during…
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It’s fire prevention week, and with the fall harvest in full swing the Ada Fire Department is sharing some safety reminders that all area farmers should be keeping in mind throughout the rest of the harvest season. Ada Fire Chief Glen Visser tells us more. With harvest conditions being perfect for fires, Visser says if…
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A major deadline is fast approaching for the Ada Municipal Complex Project, and city staff are counting down the days for this major milestone in the project. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen. Yesterday, R&J News told you about a change order passed by the Ada City Council in regards to the project, and Rasmussen…
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The University of Minnesota Extension is inviting area residents to take part in their upcoming Equine and Wine educational workshop in Thief River Falls, but the registration deadline is fast approaching. Heather Dufault of Polk County Extension tells us more about the event. If this sounds like something you’d like to attend, dufault explains how…
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The Fall Harvest season is in full swing, and producers are reporting very mixed results for this year’s crop. While down from past years, Fred Lukens of Plant Power Agriculture says his crop is seeing higher yields compared to other area producers, especially in his soybeans. Lukens explained what he did to his soybean crop…
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The Norman County East Riverwatch program recently kicked off their 2026/2027, and are now gearing up for another successful season. NCE Riverwatch Advisor Hunter Schow tells us what her Riverwatchers have been up to. Schow also tells us what’s next for NCE Riverwatch. Schow says there has been a noticeable increase in Riverwatch membership,and excitement…
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