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Twin Valley Santa Day is today 

The Twin Valley Countdown to Christmas Celebration continues today, as the Twin Valley Community Club will be holding their annual Santa Day today. Mark Askelson of the Twin Valley Community Club tells us more.  Askelson says the Twin Valley Heritage Center and Norman County East Dollars for Scholars will also be holding events today as…
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December 6, 2025 0

MayPort Winterfest continues this weekend 

The Annual MayPort Winterfest continues this weekend in Mayville and Portland, and all are invited to join the community in celebration. Ashley Hanson of the MayPort Community Club previews Saturday’s festivities.  Hanson says Winterfest will then wrap up on Sunday, with some events that are fun for the whole family.  For a full schedule of…
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December 6, 2025 0

Holiday Fun Day and Bake Sale by the Aitkin Women of Today

Holiday Fun Day and Bake Sale Presented by the Aitkin Women of Today December 13th 10-1 pm at the Rippleside Elementary School Cafeteria Join us for a fun holiday day outing where kids of all agescan come and make two FREE holiday crafts, Enjoy avisit with Santa and listen to “T’was the night beforeChristmas” read…
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December 5, 2025 0

Minnesota Watershed Annual Conference

R&J Broadcasting Inc was in Nisswa for the Annual Minnesota Watershed Conference and R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier reported with individuals attending the conference. Andy Werschel Administrator Shell Rock River Watershed April Swenby Sand Hill River Watershed Asher Kingery International Water Institute Bill Peterson Middle River Watershed Brad Jordal Redlin MN Dept Agriculture Conservation Services…
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December 5, 2025 0

Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas continues this weekend 

Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas continues into tomorrow with a full day of holiday fun and activities. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce gives us a preview of what’s going on in Ada tomorrow.  More information and a full schedule of Old Fashioned Family Christmas events can be seen on the Ada Chamber…
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December 5, 2025 0

Anglers warned about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide 

The Minnesota Ice Fishing season will be in full swing soon, and one danger that all fishermen need to be aware of is the increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in ice houses. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman Explains.  Tadman says there are some things you can do to lower the risk of carbon monoxide…
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December 5, 2025 0

Hillsboro City Commission approves utility rate increases 

The Hillsboro City Commission approved an increase in their utility rates at their meeting earlier this week. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says one of the utilities that will be seeing an increase is the electrical rate, and she explains why.  Eggermont says water and garbage rates will also be seeing an increase.  As for…
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December 5, 2025 0

Ada Future Leaders Gifts For Youth

Ada Future Leaders is holding its annual Gifts For Youth drive for the Christmas season.  Ada Future Leaders President Scott Erickson talks about Gifts For Youth. Erickson says this year’s drive is going quite well. Ada Future Leaders is accepting gift requests through Friday, December 12.  If you’d like to make a cash donation, reach…
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December 5, 2025 0

Keeping Soil Moist

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier is attending the Minnesota Watersheds Annual Conference and Trade Show in Nisswa.  One person he spoke to was Kim Melton, the soil health coordinator for the Red River Basin Commission.  Melton says keeping the soil moist during sugar beet farming season is difficult. R&J’s Nick Revier reporting from the Minnesota…
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December 5, 2025 0

Magelssen Elementary School holding Cereal Drive 

Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston is in the midst of a school cereal drive, and they’re currently accepting donations. Members of Mrs Amanda Wiener’s 6th grade class tells us more about the cereal drive, and why they chose to collect cereal of all things.  Wiener’s class says another goal of the cereal drive is to…
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December 5, 2025 0