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All are invited to the Norman County Fairgrounds on Monday, as the Hegne Hustlers 4H Club will be holding a Pie & Ice Cream Social. Keira and Amy Traut of the Hegne Hustlers tell us more. Traut says the social event also gives an excellent opportunity for youth to get involved with 4H, and she…
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BISMARCK, ND—North Dakota Republican lawmakers are considering calling a special session to deal with two issues. One item the special session would cover is banning the sale of kratom. It’s an herbal substance that is said to be a stimulant, like caffeine, and something used to manage pain. But the Food & Drug Administration says they…
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The Moorhead American Legion recently made strides in their expansion project, and progress is ramping up quicker than expected. Moorhead American Legion Manager Scott Moen gives us the latest update on the project. While many of the plans need to be flushed out, Moen tells us what the ultimate goal of the project is. For…
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The filing period is now closed for municipal and city offices in Minnesota, and this election cycle there will be many races on the ballot in Polk County. Here is who will be running for local office this November. City of Erskine: Mayor (Elect One) Marc Plante City Council (Elect Two) Julie Bauer Stephanie Laster…
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For the first time in over twenty years, there’s a new superintendent at the Hawley School District, as former Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth recently took over the position. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Spaeth, who says his first month on job has gone well, and he’s continuing to get situated. Spaeth…
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With the Red River Valley Wheat Harvest underway, and more to come over the coming month, area producers are reminded to prioritize their safety. Heather Dufault of Norman & Polk County Extension tells us more. Dufault says working farming is considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the midwest. Dufault also reminds people about…
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ADA, MN—Ada American Legion Post 26 departed Thursday morning for the State American Legion Baseball Tournament in Glenwood. The players and coaches gathered at Tony Sipe Field to receive their medals for winning last week’s Northwest Regional in Fosston…and also met with fans and signed autographs. We asked Post 26 outfielder Alex Gilbertson if this…
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The filing period has closed for municipal and city offices in Minnesota, and this election cycle there will be many contested races across Norman County. Here is who will be running for local office this November. City of Ada: Mayor (Elect One) James Austinson Wayne H. Kroshus Shawn Roux Council (Elect 4) Mark Brownlee Jason…
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