Farm & Field Show 7-2-2025
Founding Fathers Chuck Ruebke Mitch Coulter Carter Bryn Jon Borge Steve Dalen (Steve Dalen Farmland Sales EXP Reality) Tate Petry Eric Branch (NDSU Extension) Eri Tedford (Summit Agro)
Mayville native opens new Italian American restaurant in West Fargo
The Lights in West Fargo has received a new attraction, this time in the form of Ziti’s, an Italian American family restaurant run by partners Pat Lipsiea and Gabby Metzger. Lipsiea has been in the restaurant and hospitality industry for years, with family connections to a Mayville favorite. Lipsiea and Metzger dreamed of opening a…
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Operation Dry Water
Just as the Minnesota State Patrol will have extra troopers on the roads this 4th of July weekend, the Minnesota DNR will have extra patrols on the water. DNR Officers will be on Minnesota lakes and rivers from July 4th through the 7th as part of Operation Dry Water. That’s a nationwide campaign that highlights…
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Hatton 4th Of July
HATTON, ND—Another community with a busy 4th of July schedule is Hatton, North Dakota. Ben Cigelske, president of the Hatton Men’s Club, goes over Friday’s schedule. Cigelske thanks all the sponsors and volunteers who make Hatton’s July 4th celebration possible.
Eat Strategically at your Independence Day BBQ
At the heart of every Independence Day celebration is the ever popular American Barbeque. While the food may be delicious Nutritional educator Dr. Julie Gatza says that many make mistakes with what they eat, and that leads to BBQ Bloat, and issues like constipation, and stomach aches. Gatza says that one of the many mistakes…
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4th of July at Lake Bemidji State Park
Independence Day is today, and if you’re still looking for something to do, Lake Bemidji State Park might be the place for you. Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us some of the programming they have planned for today. You can also visit Lake Bemidji State Park to partake in some recreational activities, but Drake says…
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Firework Safety reminders
Independence Day is Friday, and thousands across the region will be setting off fireworks to celebrate. While this can be a fun activity, it can also be extremely dangerous, especially for children. For this reason Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks reminds parents to follow the proper safety precautions, and make sure their kids…
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Hatton July 4th Celebration Continues
HATTON, ND—There’s so much planned in Hatton for the Fourth of July that they’ve started early. Ben Cigelske, president of the Hatton Men’s Club, tells us what’s scheduled for Thursday. Cigelske wants to thank the sponsors who make community events in Hatton possible. There’s more to Hatton’s Fourth of July celebration on Friday.
Lake Bemidji State Park still dealing with fallout of last weeks storms
The City of Bemidji was one of the hardest hit areas in the storms that ravaged Minnesota and North Dakota last week, and some are still dealing with fallout. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake says the state park was one of those areas that saw lots of damage, with some of it being…
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Ada Public Works Update
Some residents within the City of Ada might have noticed a power outage on Tuesday. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen explains the cause of the power outages, and the work that needed to be completed. R&J News reported after last week’s severe storms that the Ada Public Works department had reported a lot of…
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