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Will the Government shut down again? US Rep Angie Craig on the potential of another shutdown 

After seeing the longest government shutdown in US History end last November, there’s a chance that the US Government could once again shut down when the continuing resolution to fund the government expires on January 30. US Representative Angie Craig (DFL-MN) talks more about the potential of a shutdown, and what needs to happen in…
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January 14, 2026 0

RRWMB at the Red River Basin Commission Conference in Winnipeg 

It’s going to be a busy couple of days for the Red River Watershed Management Board,(RRWMB) as they will be attending a couple of events over the next week. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip says they will be in Winnipeg today for a Conference with the Red River Basin Commission.  Sip says they will also…
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Busy month at the Ada Public Library 

Families are invited out to the Ada Public Library this Friday for a special event. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn says they will be welcoming a very special guest to the library this Friday for their storytime program.  Osborn says they will also be holding a number of other free programs at the library over the…
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Hanson looking forward to another year with MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council 

Gary area producer Corey Hanson is looking forward to another year of serving as a District 1, 2 & 3 Director on the Minnesota Soybean and Research Council (MSR&PC), and he wants to hear your thoughts and concerns. Hanson tells us more about his agricultural background, and why he got involved with the MSR&PC.  Hansen…
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Take a Kid Ice Fishing this weekend 

This weekend is the annual Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend, and the Minnesota DNR is encouraging ice anglers across the state to take a kid fishing with them. Minnesota DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson says this weekend is a great way to introduce a kid to the sport of ice fishing.  If you are…
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January 14, 2026 0

Halstad Going Solar

HALSTAD, MN—The City of Halstad is going solar.  Mayor Darin Johnson says the Halstad City Council on Monday received several grants to go toward installing solar generators. Johnson says the solar power will lead to big savings for the City of Halstad. And speaking of the Halstad Fire Department, the City Council heard the Department’s…
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Sugarbeet Research and Education Board holds annual Reporting Session

The Sugarbeet Research and Education Board held their annual Reporting Session on Tuesday, and R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance to talk with session presenters. One of the presenters was Crookston producer Austin Lien, who breaks down the research he presented.  Lien also highlights some other things he learned from his research.  For…
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Ulen-Hitterdal Looking For Substitute Teachers

ULEN, MN—There’s a help wanted sign at the Ulen-Hitterdal School.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson tells R&J News what the school district is looking for. For more information, you can contact the Ulen-Hitterdal School office at 218-596-8853. 


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Oh Canada Show – January 13th

On January 13th’s edition of the Oh Canada Show, hosted by Ed Gackley, the talk of the town was hockey, local events, and Olympics. First, Ed was joined by Carter Thiessen (#25) and Teagan Wrolstad ($23) of the Fort Frances Lakers. Then, he was joined by Stacy Cridland.


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