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MAHNOMEN, MN—Construction will start Monday on a new pedestrian crossing across US Highway 59 at Adams Avenue in Mahnomen. MNDOT Project Manager Amber Abraham talks about the project. Abraham says there shouldn’t be any traffic concerns during construction. She says construction should take about 12 days, weather permitting.
The sugarbeet growing season continues to move along, and despite recent storms the sugarbeet crop is continuing to remain resilient. Harrison Webner of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers association says there’s a lot of potential in this year’s crop. While the crop itself is showing a lot of potential, Weber says they are still…
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The 125th Polk County Fair kicks off today, which means that it’s just about time for the community favorite chocolate contest, which is set to take place this evening. Event representative Zina Ivanov gives us a preview of the event. Ivanov says you can get creative with your chocolate based dessert, and she explains how…
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On Monday evening, a storm ravaged the region, leaving hundreds of area homes without power. For some residents in the Wild Rice Electric Cooperative service area, they were hit the hardest. Wild Rice Electric Director of Operations Tom Guenther said as of Tuesday afternoon, some homes are without power, and will be for a while. …
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High School Administrative AssistantAda-Borup-West Public Schools Ada, MN The Ada-Borup-West Public School District, located in the heart of the Red River Valley innorthwest Minnesota, has an opening for an Administrative Assistant in the High School. Thedistrict has an impressive resume and high expectations for student achievement. Qualificationsare a high school diploma or equivalent. Preference will…
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The 125th Polk County Fair kicks off tomorrow in Fertile, and the fair board is continuing to add new events and attractions each year. Polk County Fair Board President Danny Grunhovd says there will be something for everyone, whether it be their petting zoo or fair food. Speaking of fair food, Grunhovd says they will…
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The 2026 Junior Gold Bowling National Championships are set to kick off later this week in the Twin Cities, and Twin Valley’s Keegan Dobmeyer will be one of the four representatives for the Norman County Bowling Bowling Team. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Dobmeyer who says it took some good games,…
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