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Pioneer Farmers Thrashing Reunion returns for 49th Year 

You’re invited out to Itasca State Park this Weekend for the 49th Annual Pioneer Farmers Thrashing Reunion. Event representative Tim Johnson tells us more about this event.  Johnson says they will be doing something different for this year’s reunion, as they will be having a featured tractor display.  It wouldn’t be a celebration without music…
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August 14, 2025 0

Harvest Update 

Harvest has kicked off in the Red River Valley. During the KRJB Farm and Field Show on Wednesday, Beltrami Farmer Ryan Skaug told R&J AG Reporter Nick Revier that his Wheat Harvest was going very well.  As for his other crops, Skaug says that his soybean bean crop is progressing pretty well Lastly, Skaug gave…
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August 14, 2025 0

Crookston Ox Cart Days Continue 

The Annual Crookston Ox Cart Days Celebration continues today, and there’s a lot happening across the City of Crookston today. Ox Cart Committee Chair James Pogatshnik tells us what they have going on in Crookston today.  Pogatshnik also gave us a preview of Friday’s festivities.  More information and a full schedule of Ox Cart Days…
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August 14, 2025 0

Norman County 4H to be well represented at  Minnesota State Fair 

The Minnesota State Fair is set to kick off in just over a week, and Norman County 4H will be well represented. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us who will be representing Norman County in the Livestock Encampment at this year’s Minnesota State Fair.  Houglum says there will also be a lot of…
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August 13, 2025 0

New Staff at the Hillsboro School District 

Students will be back in school soon at the Hillsboro School District, and students can expect to see some new faces in the halls. Hillsboro High School Principal Dr. Carly Theis tells us who will be joining the High School staff this year.  It’s also Theis’s first year at Hillsboro High School, and she says…
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August 13, 2025 0

Parents encouraged to reach out to schools about their child’s accommodations 

The 2025/2026 School Year is fast approaching, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging parents to reach out to their child’s school, and inform them of any potential accommodations. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more.  Parents should reach out to their school’s district office for more information, or to report potential…
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August 13, 2025 0

American Crystal Sugarbeet Harvest underway 

Sugarbeet Harvest has officially begun for American Crystal Sugar. Harrison Weber of American Crystal Sugar is excited to announce that harvest kicked off on Tuesday, with a number of sites now taking loads.  The start of the sugarbeet harvest means there will be an increased amount of traffic on our roads, and Weber reminds everyone…
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August 13, 2025 0

Ada Borup West School Board adjusts Graduation date 

The Ada Borup West School Board made an Adjustment to the 2025/2026 school calendar at their meeting on Tuesday, changing the date for Graduation. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more about the change, and how the decision was made.  Summer break is a time where schools put a focus on filling staff…
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August 12, 2025 0

This Week at Lake Bemidji State Park 

You’re invited out to Lake Bemidji State Park this week, as Park staff will be holding a number of different events and programs. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us what they have going on this week.  Drake says there are also a number of recreational activities you can do before the end…
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August 12, 2025 0

Ox Cart Days is this Week

The Annual Ox Cart Days celebration kicked off in Crookston earlier this week, and event staff have a full week of fun planned. Ox Cart Committee Chair James Pogatshnik(P-oh-got-nick) tells us what they have going on in Crookston on Wednesday.  Pogatshnik also gave us a look into what they have going on the rest of…
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August 12, 2025 0