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Detroit Lakes Water Carnival kicks off Friday 

Independence Day weekend has passed, which means the Detroit Lakes Jaycee’s 89th Annual Northwest Water Carnival kicks off on Friday. April Asleson of the Detroit Lakes Jaycees previews some of the activities they have planned for the carnival’s opening weekend.  You can see more information about the Detroit Lakes Jaycees, and a full schedule of…
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July 7, 2025 0

New product developed to fight Cercospora leaf spot 

Cercospora leaf spot has been an issue for many sugarbeet producers across the Red River Valley, and Summit Agro has produced a new fungicide that they hope will help with the problem. Eric Tedford of Summit Agro tells us more about the product.  Tedford also talked more about the challenges when developing sugarbeet products like…
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July 7, 2025 0

Polk County Fair kicks off Wednesday

The 124th Annual Polk County Fair kicks off on Wednesday, and all are invited to Fertile to celebrate. Polk County Fair Board representative Dan Grunhovde gives us a preview of some of the activities happening throughout the week.  Grunhovde says there will also be a wide array of food vendors coming to the fair.  More…
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July 7, 2025 0

Baesler excited for new opportunity at Northern Cass School District

New Northern Cass Superintendent Terry Baesler is gearing up for his first full week in the Northern Cass School District. Baesler says he’s very excited for this new chapter in his life, and he tells us what he’s looking forward to most about his new job.  Baesler says he’s also looking forward to working alongside…
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July 7, 2025 0

Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office to kick off Explorer Post program this fall

The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office recently announced that they had been accepted by Scouting America as an Explorer Post. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther explains what this means.  The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office will be sharing more information about the explorer program this fall. 


July 7, 2025 0

Baesler’s time comes to an end at Hillsboro High School 

Former Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler’s time came to an end at the Hillsboro School District last week, as he is now the Superintendent at the Northern Cass School District. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Baesler, who talked more about his final couple days as a part of the Hillsboro…
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July 5, 2025 0

Boat safety reminders 

Lakes across Minnesota and North Dakota will be busy this weekend due to the Independence Day holiday. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department tells us some things to remember when out on the lake.  Olson also says that just because it’s the holiday weekend does not mean you can take a vacation from…
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July 5, 2025 0

Farm & Field Show 7-2-2025

Founding Fathers Chuck Ruebke Mitch Coulter Carter Bryn Jon Borge Steve Dalen (Steve Dalen Farmland Sales EXP Reality) Tate Petry Eric Branch (NDSU Extension) Eri Tedford (Summit Agro)


July 4, 2025 0

Eat Strategically at your Independence Day BBQ

At the heart of every Independence Day celebration is the ever popular American Barbeque. While the food may be delicious Nutritional educator Dr. Julie Gatza says that many make mistakes with what they eat, and that leads to BBQ Bloat, and issues like constipation, and stomach aches. Gatza says that one of the many mistakes…
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July 4, 2025 0

4th of July at Lake Bemidji State Park 

Independence Day is today, and if you’re still looking for something to do, Lake Bemidji State Park might be the place for you. Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us some of the programming they have planned for today.  You can also visit Lake Bemidji State Park to partake in some recreational activities, but Drake says…
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July 4, 2025 0