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With Election Season officially here, the Mahnomen School is one of many that will be using the time to educate their students on the country’s electoral system. One of the ways the Mahnomen school will be doing this is in the form of a mock election. Mahnomen Social studies teacher Andy Johnson tells us more. …
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It’s Public Power Week, and the City of Hillsboro will be celebrating by hosting a special event on Friday evening. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont has the details. Again, that will be taking place before the Hillsboro Central Valley Football Game on Friday evening.
Parrotheads: Factional Fictions & Fictional Facts, a radio show sponsored by the Gully Home Companion is coming to the Gully Community Center on October 17th at 7pm and Doug Robbins stopped by the KKCQ studio to talk to R&J News about the event. Robbins also discussed what we can expect from the show. Robbins talks…
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The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Harvest is underway, but warm weather has been slowing progress. Ada area farmer Neil Rockstad told R&J News that the sugarbeet harvest is about 30 percent complete, and he explains how harvest conditions are. While they might be frustrating for producers, Rockstad says the decision to shut down harvest during…
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It’s fire prevention week, and with the fall harvest in full swing the Ada Fire Department is sharing some safety reminders that all area farmers should be keeping in mind throughout the rest of the harvest season. Ada Fire Chief Glen Visser tells us more. With harvest conditions being perfect for fires, Visser says if…
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Minnesota state lawmakers are voicing their concerns over proposed healthcare mergers. There are currently three of them in the review process, including Sutter Health and Alina and R&J News previously reported on HealthPartners and Essentia Health. Rochester Senator Liz Boldon said: DFL state lawmakers are warning Minnesotans that their healthcare could take another hit if…
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Local festival-goers and autumn enthusiasts can look forward to high-stakes competition and festive traditions at the Ruffed House Fall Throwdown: Oktoberfest Games & Shenanigans. The community autumn celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, beginning at noon at the Ruffed Grouse Roadhouse in Lengby, offering a full afternoon of lively outdoor entertainment, food, and games.…
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High school robotics teams from across northern Minnesota and North Dakota will gather at the Perham Area Community Center (PACC) on October 23 and 24 for the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) Championship and Open Tournament. Hosted locally by Perham High School’s Team 3297, the “Full Metal Jackets,” the two-day event brings regional student robotics…
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MnDOT updated its bike system plan most recently prior to 2026 a full decade ago in 2026 and now they are adding a + to the title as they seek to include safety measures for the rising use of e-bikes and electric powered scooters. Recently, the organization also opened its public comment period for their…
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A number of beginning farmers in Minnesota will be getting grants from the State Department of Agriculture. Gareth Spears-Thomas of Clearwater County received a grant of nearly $6700 for welded pipe fencing for livestock production. Casey Schmit from Polk County received a $9000 grant to go toward a grain cart to haul harvested farm products. …
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