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Make Safety a priority this Harvest Season

The Harvest season has officially arrived, and will continue over the next couple of months, and producers are encouraged to make sure they are prioritizing farm safety. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier says harvest is one of the most dangerous times for farmers, as the hours are long, and workload is heavy.  Revier also shares…
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August 24, 2026 0

RRWMB Celebrating 50 Year Anniversary this week

It’s a big week for the Red River Watershed Management Board,(RRWMB) as they will be celebrating their 50 Year Anniversary all week. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip told R&J News that they will be kicking off their celebration later today.  Sip says the celebration will then take them all across the Red River Valley for…
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August 24, 2026 0

Mahnomen Elementary in need of significant roof repairs 

The Mahnomen School Board had discussions regarding the Mahnomen Elementary School roof at their meeting last week, as the roof is in need of some significant repairs. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon explains.  Staffing is always a topic of discussions heading into a new school year, and Simon says the Mahnomen School is in a really…
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August 24, 2026 0

KRJB-KRJM Coaches Corner 8-22-26

Click Below for the coach interviews you would like to listen to or download Ada Borup West Football Kenley Wahlin 8-22-26 Ada Borup West Volleyball Amy Johnson 8-22-26 Climax Fisher Volleyball Brenda Slyt 8-22-26 Fertile Beltrami FB Chris Zimmel 8-22-26 Fertile Beltrami VB Maggie Coauette 8-22-26 Fertile Beltrami Cross Country Chad Hitchen 8-22-26 Hawley Football…
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August 22, 2026 0

Having A Dog Friendly Yard

When you’re buying fertilizer for your yard, your first thoughts probably have to do with how green it will make your lawn or what weeds will it stop.  Whether that fertilizer is safe for your dog probably doesn’t enter your mind.  Jeff Herman, the editor in chief of LawnStarter, has advice on pet-safe fertilizer. Herman…
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August 22, 2026 0

Red River Watershed Managemnt Board receives legislative update from Congresswoman Fischbach 

The Red River Watershed Managment Board received an update from US Congresswoman Michelle Fichbach this week, regarding the house Farm Bill. RRWMB Exective Director Rob Sip tells us more.  Sip also had some positive news when it comes to funding the High School Riverwatch program.  You can listen to the full interview with Rob Sip…
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August 21, 2026 0

City of Ada to bring E-Bike/Scooter Policy forward 

E-Bikes and E-Scooters have been growing in popularity over the years, and the City of Ada is the latest city to join the trend of addressing safety concerns when it comes to the usage of these vehicles by local youth. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the city has been receiving a lot of calls…
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August 21, 2026 0

City of Hillsboro to close pool for the season next week 

Progress is ramping up on the Hillsboro Electrical Project, as the project will be hitting a major milestone soon. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont told R&J News that bids for the project will be going out soon.  In other city news, Eggermont says the summer pool season will be ending after a busy summer.  As…
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August 21, 2026 0

Win-E-Mac School Board Meets 

The Win-E-Mac School Board approved a resolution regarding their Special Education Cooperative, during their meeting on Wednesday evening. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more.  Cook says the board also approved a master agreement with their teacher’s union.  The back to school season has arrived at Win-E-Mac, and Cook goes over their plans for the…
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August 21, 2026 0

Barnesville Potato Days Friday & Saturday

BARNESVILLE, MN—If you like potatoes, you’ll want to be in Barnesville Friday and Saturday for the annual Potato Days celebration. The festivities start Friday night with the Miss Tator Tot Pageant at 5 at the Clay County Fairgrounds.  The WOJO Rodeo returns with shows Friday and Saturday nights at 7 at the Fairgrounds.  Saturday will…
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August 21, 2026 0