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Area Crop Update 

We’re in the back half of the month of July, which means we’re approaching the dog days of the 2025 growing season. This time of year can be very important for crop development, and recent temperatures are having different effects on area crops. Jeremy Sather of Agrimax in Fertile says the area Wheat Crop is…
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July 22, 2025 0

Perley Grade Raises Update 

The Perley Grade Raises have been a major talking point in Norman County over the last couple years, and the project recently hit a major milestone in its completion. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more.  Jensen also tells us what’s next for the project, as well as the project’s deadline. …
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July 22, 2025 0

Twin Valley Town and Country Days Recap 

The City of Twin Valley held their annual Town and Country Days Celebration this past weekend. Twin Valley Community Club President Mark Askelson says this year’s celebration was one of the biggest ones in recent memory with many events seeing record turnout.  Askelson also thanked everyone who had a hand in putting this year’s event…
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July 21, 2025 0

Waubun School District approves 10 year LTFM plan 

The Waubun School Board approved a 10 year Long Term Facility Management Plan at their meeting last week. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us what this means for the district moving forward.   Spaeth says they also approved a nursing contact for next school year.  Lastly, Spaeth is also excited to announce that the board approved…
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July 21, 2025 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks holding Car Seat Check in Ada this Week 

Safe Kids Grand Forks will be in Ada on Thursday for a free car seat checkup event. Safe Kids Grand Forks Child Passenger Safety Liaison Jasmine Wangen explains what this event is, and how it works.  Wangen says it’s important for parents to get their child’s car seat checked, as there are many mistakes that…
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July 21, 2025 0

Progress continuing to be made on Johnson Sports Complex project 

If you’ve driven by the Johnson Sports Complex on the Ada Borup West Campus, you have noticed some construction work being completed by the complex’s entrance. Ada Borup West Activities Director Kenley Wahlin gives us an update on this project, which will be a new ticket stand for Ada Boruop West Cougar events.  In other…
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July 21, 2025 0

Branch presents trial at St Thomas Field Day 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the NDSU Extension Field Day in St Thomas North Dakota last week. After the event, Revier caught up with Field Day trial presenter Dr. Eric Branch who talks more about his trail and what he’s seeing.  For more agricultural news can be seen online at rjbroadcasting.com  under the…
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July 21, 2025 0

Successful summer for Lakes Area Yes Network 

Earlier this summer, R&J News told you about the Lakes Area Yes Network (LAYN) Summer Program, a free summer program that was giving opportunities for children across the region.  Program Director Mike Labine tells us how the summer has gone for the LAYN, as they are moving into the final weeks of the program.  Labine…
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July 21, 2025 0

Moorhead American Legion Summer Blast begins Friday 

The Moorhead American Legion will be holding their Annual Summer Blast Fundraiser for the Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota starting this Friday. Moorhead Legion Manager Scott Moen tells us what they have planned for Friday.  The fun continues into the weekend, and Moen previews what they have planned.  To attend Summer Blast you…
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July 21, 2025 0

American Crystal Sugar Update 

The Sugarbeet Growing Season continues to progress in the Red River Valley, and sample pulling is expected to start soon for American Crystal Sugar. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier had the opportunity to catch up with Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar, who tells us how the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Crop is looking.  While…
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July 18, 2025 0