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In late 2024, it was announced that the Ada Borup West School would be partnering with the Wild Rice Watershed District, with the hope to bring a school forest program to the Ada Borup West School District. However, since then progress on establishing has been slow. During her latest appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Tara…
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Today’s a big day at the Hawley Elementary School, as they will be holding their ever popular Grandparents Day celebration.Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson explains what Grandparents Day is, and what they have planned for this year. In other school news, Ellingson says there was a fire scare at their nature center earlier this week,…
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GRAND FORKS, ND—The University of North Dakota has given a backhand to its men’s and women’s tennis teams, cancelling both programs immediately. Both of the Fighting Hawks’ tennis teams finished second in the Summit League this season. UND remains in compliance with Title IX because both the men’s and women’s teams were cut. North Dakota…
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A new annual report says Minnesota’s clean energy sector continues to show strong momentum, despite recent challenges.The 2026 factsheet from Clean Energy Economy Minnesota says zero-carbon sources supplied 55 percent of the state’s electricity last year, marking the sixth straight year they provided the majority of power.State energy officials say battery storage technology is becoming…
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Next weekend is the Minnesota Fishing Opener, and Mothers Day weekend, and Itasca State Park will be holding a number of events in conjunction with the two holidays. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more. Cox says if you wanted to do some fishing in the park, there are some lakes where…
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The Norman County Fair will be holding their annual Syttende Mai Potato Dumpling Dinner on Sunday, and all are invited to come and celebrate Norwegian heritage. Norman County Fairboard member Amy Germolus tells us more about the event. Germolus says the dinner doubles as a fundraiser for the fair, and she explains how the funds…
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The 2026 Sugarbeet Planting season is just about here, and Dr Mark Botel of NDSU Extension’s Department of Entomology is reminding growers to have an insect management plan in place. Botel says it’s important to have a plan in place, as it’s easier to be proactive before planting, than reactive after your crop is in…
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FERTILE, MN—R&J News has told you about Fertile-Beltrami senior Drew Gullickson and his performance in the classroom and on the basketball court. Last month, he won the Minnesota State High School League’s Triple A award for participation in athletics, arts and academics. That earned Gullickson a one thousand dollar scholarship for each of the next…
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