Sugarbeet insect projections with NDSU’s Dr Mark Boetel
Spring is fast approaching, and Red River Valley Sugarbeet Producers are going to need to be aware of a number of harmful insects during the planting, and growing seasons. Dr Mark Boetel of NDSU Extension says one of the insects that producers will need to be on the lookout for is Sugarbeet Root Maggot. Boetel…
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Firefly Center construction update
The Firefly Center for the Arts in Fosston has been in the midst of a massive construction project, and progress has been moving a little slower than originally expected. Heidi Danos of the Firefly Center gives us the latest update on the construction. Despite the work being done, Danos says Programming is underway at the…
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Hillsboro school to hold Parent Teacher Conferences next week
Semester two is in full swing at the Hillsboro School, and the district will be holding their first Parent Teacher Conferences of 2026. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says Parent Teacher Conferences will be held next Tuesday, and she encourages all parents to attend. Parents with questions about Parent Teacher Conferences should contact the…
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REACH fundraising for new roof through Giving Hearts Day
Giving Hearts Day is tomorrow, and REACH is currently seeking donations for an upcoming roofing project. REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schenck tells us more about Giving Hearts Day, and their ongoing campaign. If you are unable to donate money, but would like to help in other ways, Schenck says they are also accepting donations through…
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Halstad City Council Meets
HALSTAD, MN—Finding a parking space can be tough. Especially if you’re a medical helicopter trying to land in a small rural town. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says the City Council wants to be ready for a future emergency, so the idea of a permanent landing spot was discussed at Monday’s City Council meeting. Also at…
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Holl bringing experience and a positive attitude to Norman County Coordinator position
There’s a new face at the Norman County Courthouse as former Ada Resident, and Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl has officially started his new position as Norman County Coordinator. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Holl, who says he’s starting to get situated, and is very excited about this new opportunity. As…
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West Central Regional Water District sending out mailers to residents of Norman/Clay/Polk County
If you live in Norman, Clay or Polk County, there’s a chance that you will be receiving a mailer from the West Central Regional Water District over the coming weeks. West Central Regional Water District Chair Lucas Spaeth tells us more about this mailer, and what it’s for. Spaeth says they are also sending out…
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Norman County East School Board meets
The Norman County East School Board got some good news about student academic performance at their meeting on Tuesday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell is happy to report that student failure rates have declined massively. Nudell says the board also took action on a number of other miscellaneous items including school policies, and…
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