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We’re in the last leg of the 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session, and lawmakers are prepared for what may be the busiest time of the session. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) tells us what the next couple weeks will look like in St Paul and what kind of legislation is coming to the…
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Saturday is Prom night in Fisher. Prom advisor Mikayla Hensrud tells us about this year’s theme. This year’s Prom in Fisher will also serve as the Prom for Climax-Shelly students. Hensrud says there are some challenges to having one Prom for two schools. This will be the second year Fisher and Climax-Shelly have joined forces…
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The Minnesota State FFA Convention wrapped up earlier this week, and it was one of the most successful State Conventions for the Ulen Hitterdal FFA Chapter in its history. Ulen Hitterdal FFA Advisor Amanda Thorsvig tells us more. Thorsvig says Ulen Hitterdal also received a chapter award, and had representation in the FFA talent show. …
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On a rainy morning in May, the student body at Park Christian banded together on several projects with one purpose… to serve. From picking up trash on Highway 75, to yard work for a family in need, these students used their hands and feet, to be the hands and feet of God’s kingdom. This segment…
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One area school district’s loss is another one’s gain. The Northern Cass School Board Wednesday hired Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler to be their new superintendent. Baesler will succeed Dr. Cory Steiner, who will take over as superintendent of the Fargo School District this summer. Baesler spoke to R&J Broadcasting’s Kevin Kochmann this morning.…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Like many cities across the region, the city of Hillsboro is having its annual Cleanup Day on Monday, May 5. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont has details. Eggermont says this is not to be confused with regular garbage pickup in Hillsboro. She also tells us there are some items the Hillsboro public works department…
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The 2025 Sugarbeet Spring Planting Season is about 70% complete, and producers are very happy with how planting has gone. American Crystal Sugar General Agronomist Joe Hastings talks more about this year’s crop potential, and pre-emergence possibilities. Earlier this week the Red River Valley received a significant amount of rainfall, and Hastings says that the…
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The Norman County East School District has decided to make changes to their district calendar, and students will now begin summer break earlier than expected. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more about the schedule change, and why it was done. Nudell also explains what kind of work will be done in the…
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ST. PAUL, MN—Several area schools have received grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Farm to School program. This is meant to encourage schools to serve local foods for meals and snacks. Hawley will receive $5740 for food and equipment, and St. Michael’s School of Mahnomen will get $2500 in what are called First Bite…
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Thursday is the start of Mental Health Awareness Month. And R&J Broadcasting will be focusing on mental health throughout the month of May. Dr. Sogand Ghassemi is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist with PrairieCare in the Twin Cities. Dr. Ghassemi says there are more people struggling with mental health than you might think. Throughout…
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