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The Fertile Beltrami School Board approved a concession stand expansion project at their meeting on Wednesday night, with help from the booster club. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke fills us in on the details. Clarke says the school board also approved the hiring of a new ag education instructor after a lengthy search. Clarke also…
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For many families with young children the county fair can be a very stressful time, especially if your kids like to wander. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some things you can do as parents before the Fair to make the search for them easier, or prevent them from running all together. Tadman also told…
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Day three of the Polk County Fair is today and they have a full schedule of fun planned. Polk County Fair Board President Danny Grunhovd tells us what’s on the schedule for today. Grunhovd also gave a sneak peak of what’s to come Saturday, which includes the continuation of the ever popular State Championship Baja. …
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The Ulen Hitterdal School Board approved their preliminary Budget for the 2024/2025 School year at their meeting on Wednesday. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more. Flaten says the board also heard and update on their ongoing roofing project. Flaten is also excited to announce some new hires, and staffing announcements. Finally like most…
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Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson was among those who attended this week’s open house regarding a proposed dairy that would be built in neighboring Traill County. Johnson tells R&J News he liked what he saw and heard. Riverview LLP has announced plans to build a $180 million dairy farm southeast of Hillsboro in Herberg Township. Riverview…
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The City of Fosston wrapped up arbitration in their ongoing dispute with Essentia Health earlier this week. Fosston Mayor Jim Offerdahl says he remains confident that the ruling will be favorable to the Fosston community and lays out an estimated timeline on when they will revive the official ruling. R&J News will continue to follow…
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The Polk County Fair’s Chocolate Contest was held Wednesday night with an amazing turn out! Our judges definitely got a bit of a Chocolate fill. Here are the winners: Our adult winners are 1st place Sheila Benesh making Chocolate strawberry cheesecake. 2nd place Lisa Aanenson made Chocolate cake with Raspberry filling. 3rd place Harper Watne…
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BY Adriana Morga If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same amount of groceries, you’re not the only one. Inflation is easing slightly, but grocery prices are still high — up 21% on average since inflation started to surge more than three years ago. “When inflation rises, it reduces people’s ability to afford…
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