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Area sugar beet crop at high risk for Root Rot and Cercospora leaf spot

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier recently caught up with Dr Ashok Chanda of the University of Minnesota Extension Department of Plant Pathology to discuss the current day sugar beet crop and potential issues that may arise in the crop. Chanda says one disease sugar beet producers should keep an eye out for is root rot. …
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July 19, 2024 0

Angels of McGregor 7-19-24

Gayleen Touhey from Angels of McGregor describes the wide variety of services they provide to area residents age 55+ to help them live safely in their homes with independence and dignity.


July 19, 2024 0

City of Hillsboro starting to plan 2025 budget

Like many cities across the region the City of Hillsboro is starting to put together a 2025 budget. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us some of the things the city will be looking to include in next year’s budget.  Eggermont says the city will be starting a paving project soon as well.  For the…
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July 19, 2024 0

Waubun School Board reaches agreement with non certified staff union 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board signed off on their bargaining agreement with their non certified staff union at their meeting on Wednesday night. Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more.  Spaeth says they also did the second reading of their student handbook. Spaeth says the district is also looking to fill some staff positions…
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July 19, 2024 0

Twin Valley Town and Country Days kicks off today 

The Annual Twin Valley Town and Country Days Celebration kicks off today. Twin Valley Community Club President Mark Askelson tells us what they have planned for today.  The fun continues into the weekend with events that include a car show, parade, kids events and much more.  Then on Sunday Town and Country Days will wrap…
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July 19, 2024 0

Fosston School Board Meets 

At their most recent board meeting the Fosston School Board finalized some personal items, including the hiring of two new teachers. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk tells us more.  Selk says the District is also looking for community members to put their names in the running for school board, after the resignation of a board member. …
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July 19, 2024 0

Shelly Days This Weekend

SHELLY, MN—The annual Shelly Days celebration takes place this weekend.  Elizabeth Cakebread, treasurer of the Shelly Community Club, says Saturday is going to be a busy day. That cornhole tournament is a new event for Shelly Days.  Cakebread says there will be more going on Saturday night. On Sunday, there will be a community worship…
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July 19, 2024 0

Ada-Borup-West School Board Meets

Corporate sponsorship has become a big part of American life.  At Thursday’s Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting, Superintendent Aaron Cook gave a big thank you to those corporate sponsors that have supported the school. Also at Thursday’s meeting, Cook says replacing the track at the Johnson Sports Complex will start sooner, rather than later. Cook also…
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July 19, 2024 0

Former Patriot Lane signs pro basketball contract (Interview)

Olivia Lane, former Pequot Lakes Patriot and recent graduate of Grand Canyon University, signed a professional basketball contract with BBC les Sangliers Wooltz in the Luxembourg Basketball League. Devon Krueger caught up with Lane to discuss the process of signing the deal, what details she has about her new team and league and what she’s…
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July 18, 2024 0