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Where To Vote Tuesday

Today is Election Day in Minnesota.  Polls are open from 7am until 8pm with primary elections for US Senate and the House of Representatives.   Here are polling places in the area: In Ada, you can cast ballots at Sonrise Church at 520 1st Avenue West. In Hendrum, at the Civic Center at 309 Main Street…
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August 13, 2024 0

Fertile City Council Meeting

FERTILE, MN—The City of Fertile will be buying more land for the city’s airport.  At Monday night’s Fertile City Council meeting, the Council approved buying land near the airport’s runway.  Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden explains. It will cost $67,100 to acquire the land, but the City’s share will only be just over $3355, with…
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August 13, 2024 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks holding Car Seat Checkup today in Reynolds 

Safe Kids Grand Forks will be in Reynolds this afternoon for a car seat checkup and more.  Safe Kids Grand Forks Representative Carma Hansen tells us more about what they are offering to the people of Reynolds.  Hanson says there will also be people there who can help you install your car seat.  For more…
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August 12, 2024 0

Ada Borup West making changes to beginning of school year 

During her appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program on Friday, Ada Borup West Elementary principal Bree Triplett reminded parents about some changes that the school made to their open house night, and opening days of school.  Triplett also explained the reasons behind this change, and the benefits they think it will have on students, staff,…
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August 12, 2024 0

Hillsboro School Update 

Like many schools across the region the Hillsboro School district is working on some projects this summer in order for them to be completed by the start of the school year. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh gives us an update on these projects.  Dryburgh also gave us an update on some miscellaneous discussions during Thursday’s school…
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August 12, 2024 0

Itasca State Park programming this week

It’s another full week of summer programming at Itasca State Park. Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter previews some of the programming that is going on this week, including their ever popular archery program.  Programming continues into the weekend with a wide variety of events for people of all ages, and interests.  More information on park programming…
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August 12, 2024 0

New staff at Ada Borup West Elementary School 

The 2024/2025 school year is fast approaching, and many schools across the region have seen major changes in their staff. Ada Borup West Elementary is no different, and is welcoming some new faces to the building. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us more.  Staffing isn’t the only change happening at Ada Borup…
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August 10, 2024 0

Dekko Center Update 

Progress continues to be made on the Ada Dekko Center renovation project, but the Ada City Council did receive some bad news that will add some additional costs to the overall project. Ada City Council members Scott Erickson, and Shawn Roux tell us more about the setback, and how fundraising has progressed.  On top of…
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August 10, 2024 0

Fun at the Farm Continues to Grow in Third Year

The weather was perfect for Friday night’s third annual Fun at the Farm at Bertsch Farms southeast of Hillsboro. Jon Bertsch with Bertsch Farms says the move from Thursday to Friday brought in new visitors. In addition to connecting people to local agriculture, the event serves as an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for…
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August 10, 2024 0

New Sugarbeet pesticide could protect crop from Cercospora Leaf Spot

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Eric Tedford of Summit Agro to talk about a new fungicide that protects sugarbeets from diseases in the Red River Valley sugarbeet crop. Tedford tells us more about this new product.  Tedford claims this new product is effective against Cercospora Leaf Spot, and he tells us how. …
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August 9, 2024 0