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Later today the University of Minnesota and North Dakota State University Extension will be unveiling a new sugarbeet harvester at the International Sugarbeet Institute Trade Show at the Fargo Dome, that will be used in all future sugarbeet research projects. Dr. Tom Peters of NDSU extension tells us more. Peters also told us more about…
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The Hawley City Council approved the hiring of a new Police Chief at their council meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us who the council decided to hire. Neuner also told us more about Chief Steer, and why the council felt comfortable moving forward with him. Finally, Neuner recapped some other…
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There’s going to be a fundraiser Saturday in Cormorant to support a woman with breast cancer. Erin Heidinger was diagnosed with breast cancer last fall, as her daughter, Kaytlin Heidinger, explains. It’s Stage 3 breast cancer, known as invasive ductal carcinoma. Erin has been undergoing chemotherapy and will have a double mastectomy…with possibly more chemotherapy…
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On Tuesday afternoon a group of bi-partisan lawmakers introduced the Minnesotans with Disabilities Act, that would help reinforce Minnesota’s disabilities laws. Minnesota Representative Kim Hicks (DFL- Rochester) tells us more about the legislation. Bill co-sponsor Representative Danny Nadeau (R-Rogers) speaks more on the bill, and why it was important for Democrats and Republicans to work…
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Miss North Dakota, Sophia Richards, will speak at Mayville State University Wednesday. Richards’ speech will be part of Women’s History Month and she tells R&J News she’s excited to visit Mayville. She previews Wednesday’s speech. Richards plans to get her Master’s Degree in strategic communication at North Dakota. Sophia Richards will speak at 6pm Wednesday…
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Temperatures across the Red River Valley are expected to get warmer over the next couple weeks, and with that comes more walking traffic in the City of Ada, and the surrounding communities. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager reminds these walkers to watch out for vehicles. If you’re walking or running out of city limits, you…
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Last week, it was announced that longtime Norman County East History and Social Studies Teacher Todd Clow passed away unexpectedly at age 57. The Norman County East School invites you to come visit the school on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate Mr. Clow’s life. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina shares more about Mr. Clow, and…
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The 26th Annual Red River Watershed Management Board and the Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group Joint Conference kicks off today, and the Wild Rice Watershed District will have representation in attendance. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more about the event. Sticking with Wild Rice Watershed District news,…
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Traill County Economic Development invites you to Mayville State University on Wednesday, as they are hosting their annual Career Expo. Traill County EDC Executive Director Jim Murphy gives us a preview of the event. Murphy says all are invited to this event, and he also says that they will have different services available to help…
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The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference wrapped up their annual Great Northern Regional this weekend at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. NMRC Representative, and Hatton Northwood Robotics Advisor Mike Voglewede says the event went off without any issues. Voglewede is also excited to announce some of this year’s award winners, which includes his very own…
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