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Magelssen Elementary School 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 raise awareness…
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The early Ice fishing season is expected to get underway this weekend. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department says that some lakes across the region are reporting ice thick enough for walking. While the ice may be safe to walk on in some areas, Olson says that you still need to take extra…
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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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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, September 12. If you’d like to make a cash donation, reach…
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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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For the last year, a group in Hillsboro has been hard at work coming up with plans for the building of a new city pool in Hillsboro, and the group recently released a rendering of what their potential vision for the project may look like. Hillsboro City Commissioner Paul Geray tells us more about the…
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Coming up next week, the Hillsboro Business Association (HBA) will be bringing back their Winter Wonderland Christmas Celebration. HBA President Tiffany Findlay gives us a sneak peek into next week’s festivities. More information about Hillsboro Winter Wonderland can be seen on the HBA Winter Wonderland Facebook event page.
Norman County Vintage Snowmobile Club will be holding a free snowmobile show on Saturday, as a part of the Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas Celebration. Event representative Jake Kroshus says this event is for riders of all ages. Kroshus says there will also be a Chili Cookoff running in conjunction with the snowmobile show. Registration…
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The New year is fast approaching, which means that Ada Mayor John Hintz will be looking for Ada residents to serve on some of the City’s many committees. Hintz says serving on a committee is an excellent way to give back, and he encourages anyone who’s interested to reach out. Committees that residents can serve…
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There’s a new trout fishing opportunity being offered to fishermen in Northern Clay County. Minnesota DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson says this opportunity is at the Felton Pits between Ulen and Felton. If you are going to fish this new opportunity, Olson says you should be aware of some different regulations. Olson hopes that the…
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