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June is Dairy Month, and area dairy producers are celebrating by promoting locally produced products, and farms. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier had the opportunity to catch up with Local Dairy Producer Karen Rodewald who tells us what it’s like being a dairy farmer. Rodewald says one thing that’s very unique about dairy farming is…
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The Norman County Fair is fast approaching with events kicking off on Wednesday. Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens says the fair board has been hard at work over the last year, and you may notice some changes at the fairgrounds. Jim Birkmeyer of the Norman County Fair Board says there will also be…
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Twisted Sisters at Pub 21 have some really great news regarding their upcoming Heroes on Wheels fundraiser for the Honor Flight of ND/MN. Lori Pladson of Twisted Sisters at Pub 21 tells us more. While the fundraising goal has already been met Pladson still encourages you to come out to the Heroes on Wheels fundraiser…
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Throughout the year R&J News has been speaking with area law enforcement officers as a way to get to know them better. Next up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall. Sheriff Fall tells us more about his background in law enforcement, and why he pursued a career in law enforcement. …
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The Ulen Hitterdal School Board approved a number of hirings, and resignations at their board meeting on Wednesday night. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten walks us through the staffing changes, which includes the hiring of a new Dean of Students. Flaten says the school board also approved a proposal for SRO services for the 2025/2026…
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Fishing Report from The Woods Outdoor Sporting Goods with Austin from Thursday, June 12 2025.
MAHNOMEN, MN—There’s going to be a household hazardous waste collection Friday afternoon from 2 until 6pm in Mahnomen. Mahnomen County Zoning and Sanitation Director Dave Jurina tells you where to drop off your household waste. Jurina tells us what kind of items they’ll be accepting on Friday. And there are items they won’t accept. Things…
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WASHINGTON, DC—Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says she’s been working to support the agriculture industry. Fischbach says President Trump’s “Big, beautiful bill”, which passed the US House, will benefit farmers. Fischbach adds that she is co-sponsoring a bill called the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience Act, or FARMER act. This bill would…
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