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Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee was recently involved with a large policy conference for the county and spoke with R&J News regarding several major topics brought up that will involve the county and its workers and residents. Among the other topics brought up at the conference, was the need for increased efforts by the state…
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The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) will be holding their annual Conference Championship and Open in Perham next week. NMRC President Matt Wendland tells us more about the event, which serves as a great way for people to learn more about robotics, which is getting bigger every year. Wendland says some of the robots and…
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The Twin Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday night, and had further discussions on their vacant Public Works Supervisor position. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us what was discussed, and how the job search for a new superintendent is going. Bolton says budgeting was also a discussion on Monday night, as…
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Minnesota Vikings fans in Bagley will have a unique opportunity to meet a team legend as former two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Chad Greenway makes a special appearance at Bagley Liquor. Greenway is a co-founder of Gray Duck Spirts and as part of Gray Duck Spirits’ “Fall Muni-Tour 2026,” Greenway is scheduled to visit the store…
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The Clearbrook City Council met Monday evening for a quick regular session to cover seasonal preparations, municipal updates, and upcoming local events. Clearbrook City Clerk-Treasurer Lucie Thompson provided a recap of the council’s discussions. For local voters, remember that polling takes place at the Clearbrook Community Center on Tuesday, November 3rd.
HALSTAD, MN—There’s going to be a new tenant moving into the Landmark Center in Halstad. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says a lease was approved at Monday’s City Council meeting. Johnson says there was discussion about a water purchase agreement with East Central Rural Water, but no action was taken. The goal is to build a…
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The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Harvest has seen some delays recently due to heat and moisture, but progress is expected to continue ramping up today. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier gives us an update on harvest from American Crystal Sugar. For more agricultural news go to the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.
In Minnesota many area schools will be getting out early for the MEA Break, but across the Red River at the Hillsboro School, they will be released from school early today. Hillsboro High School principal Carly Theis explains. As we move deeper into the fall, Theis says it is important that kids are showing up…
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Last week, President Trump signed an executive order encouraging states to allow highway vehicles to use red dye diesel. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz isn’t going along with the President’s advice. That led Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach to write a letter to Governor Walz. The letter calls on Walz to rethink his decision and…
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HILLSBORO, ND—There’s still Halloween candy on the shelf, but in Hillsboro, they’re starting to think about Christmas. The Hillsboro Business Association has begun its 39th Christmas Cash promotion, which allows people to borrow money for holiday spending. Hillsboro Business Association President Tiffany Findlay tells us more. Findlay says the Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation is adding…
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