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Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach was in Ada on Tuesday morning, to visit with the Red River Watershed Management Board, about federal funding for water projects across the Red River Basin. The current political environment in Washington DC is centering around federal spending cuts, and Congresswoman Fischbach tells us whether the RRWMB can expect to be considered…
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The Minnesota Legislature is back in session, after a week-long break for Passover, and the Senate GOP caucus is shifting their focus to balancing Minnesota’s state budget. One area that is a likely target for funding cuts this year is Healthcare, but Senate Democrats and Republicans have different ideas on what programs to cut. Senator…
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Late last week R&J News told you about the Norman County Commission hiring Twin Valley resident Jesse Keller to be the next CFO for Norman County, but who is Jesse Keller? R&J News caught up with Keller, who told us more about himself. Keller also told us what stands out to him most about Norman…
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U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is in Fargo this morning, for a roundtable with area ag producers and organizations. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Growers Association will be attending the roundtable, and he says it will be a great opportunity to have discussions about the Farm Bill. After a number of extensions due…
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered that all US and State flags be flown at half staff in honor of the life of Pope Francis, who died Monday. This is in accordance with an order signed by President Donald Trump. Flags will be at half staff until sunset on the day of internment.
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is now accepting public comments about a proposed 25,000 cow dairy that would be built near Hillsboro. Riverview Dairy of Morris, MN is planning to operate the facility. The comment period runs through June 2 and also includes a public meeting May 20 at Hillsboro High School. You…
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Today is the 55th celebration of Earth Day. It’s a time for people to remember how vulnerable the Earth can be and that its resources need to be protected. Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson says the most important thing we can do to protect the planet is to recycle. Another thing that needs…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Monday night, the Hillsboro City Commission voted to pursue a grant from Traill County to build a security fence. City Auditor Casey Eggermont explains why. Eggermont says Traill County Economic Development offers beautification grants and that is what the City will pursue. Also at Monday’s City Commission meeting, there was talk about food truck…
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Voters in the Hillsboro School District will be tasked with voting on whether or not the Hillsboro School District will be allowed to raise their Mill Levy, to help offset some shortfalls in the school’s budget. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh encourages residents to vote, and he shares a message to voters ahead of their big…
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The Norman County East School Board approved a series of new hires, and resignations at their board meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell fills us in on all the new staff assignments. Under new business, Nudell says the board approved some overnight trips, and the 2025/2026. Lastly, Nudell says the school…
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