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The Red River Valley Sugarbeet harvest is starting to wrap up, but there still work to be done at certain sites across the valley. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier checks in with the latest update from American Crystal Sugar. You can see more agricultural news, and programming on the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is currently accepting grant applications from local government entities, through the end of the week. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about these grants and how you can apply. Hanel says the NWMAC is also accepting applications from individual artists in need of funding. To apply for…
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The Norman County Commission approved an increase in the county’s solid waste fee, at their meeting earlier this month. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us how much the fee is increasing and why. Jaconson says Norman County is also seeking ideas on how to spend available opioid settlement dollars. Jacobson also says that…
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A girl from Bagley was seriously injured in a one vehicle rollover Monday afternoon on Highway 2 near Solway. The Minnesota State Patrol says a pickup driven by 17-year-old Kali Jean Nepean of Bagley was westbound on Highway 2 shortly before 1pm, when her vehicle entered the median and rolled onto the eastbound lanes of…
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The City of Hillsboro is undergoing two major projects in town, and progress for both of the projects continues to be made. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont gives us an update on the Fire Department building project. Eggermont also gives the latest on the city’s electrical project Eggermont was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope,…
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FOSSTON, MN—The Fosston School Board met last Monday night. Superintendent Todd Selk says one item discussed was the School District’s audit. Selk also had some good news about negotiations with the District’s teachers. Selk says the School Board has begun negotiations with non-certified staff. Also at Monday night’s meeting, Selk says coaches have been hired…
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October is National Co-op month, and area cooperatives are celebrating by promoting the benefits of being in a co-op. Tommy Houdek of Mahnomen based Wild Rice Electric tells us more about some of the benefits of being a member in a cooperative. Houdek says another benefit of being in a cooperative is the opportunity to…
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Trick or treating is a long standing Halloween tradition, but ever since the time of COVID-19, trunk or treat events have become an alternative option to trick or treating. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says they have an online tool that could help you find one of these trunk or treat events near…
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There’s a vacant seat on the Ada City Council after the resignation of Casey Krieger, and the council will be looking to fill the position. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says that anyone who’s interested in the position should reach out to the city, and any council member. Larson says an appointment on the council…
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ERSKINE, MN—There’s going to be a Halloween party Saturday at the Win-E-Mac School in Erskine. Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo tells us about it. This is a community Halloween party that runs from 11:30am to 7pm at the school commons, main gym and small gym. There will also be a chance to cast an early…
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