Highway 11/71 Corridor Meeting Recap
MnDOT is asking for community input on the future of the Highway 11/71 corridor through International Falls following a recent public planning meeting held at Minnesota North College – Rainy River. Officials say the study focuses on improving safety and traffic flow between County Road 91 and Highway 53. Project leaders say they’re currently reviewing…
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American Crystal Sugar Experiencing minimal winter losses
American Crystal Sugar’s factories are currently working on slicing last year’s sugarbeet crop, but oftentimes these factories will be moving fast trying to avoid major losses. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar says this year’s beet freeze has led to minimal sugarbeet losses. Its growing seminar season for American Crystal Sugar and Hastings says they…
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Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers accepting applications for annual Scholarship
The Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association is now accepting applications for their yearly scholarships. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association tells us more. Hanson tells us who’s eligible for this scholarship, and how they get the application process started. Again, you can go to www.mncorn.org/scholarships to apply for…
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Nick Wagner covers Seahawks Super Bowl victory for the Seattle Times
Super Bowl 60 is in the books, the Seattle Seahawks are world champions, and Ada Native Nick Wagner can now say that he’s covered the Big Game for the third time in his career. R&J News’ Kevin Kochmann had the chance to catch up with Wagner after the game, and he said it was a…
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Merger with CAP LP working out well for REACH
It’s been just over a month since the Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH) merged their services with CAP LP, and the organization is already seeing a lot of benefits with the move. REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schenck says things have been going very well, and they’re happy to say that they are able to…
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Hundreds of area organizations celebrating Giving hearts Day today
Today is Hearts Day, and hundreds of organizations across North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota are participating. One of the many local organizations participating in Giving Hearts Day today is the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation, who have been participating in Giving Hearts Day for over a decade. Foundation Director Tracy Dunham. Some area organizations are…
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Central Valley School Board Meets
BUXTON, ND—Wednesday’s Central Valley School Board meeting covered several topics. Central Valley Superintendent Jeremy Brandt has a summary. Brandt says there will be two seats on the Central Valley School Board on the June 2 ballot.