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The Win-E-Mac School Board had lengthy discussions about their 2026 budget at their meeting on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook fills us in on the status of the district’s budget moving forward. For these reasons, Cook says that the school board will be discussing a potential operating referendum in the near future. The Win-E-Mac…
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2025 is a big year for Traill County, as they are celebrating 150 years since the County was first founded. John Wright of the Traill County 150 year celebration tells us more about the history of Traill County’s founding. Wright says they will also be holding a special gathering on Friday afternoon in Caledonia, to…
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Traill County 4H invites you to Hillsboro tomorrow for their annual Traill County 4H Achievement Day. Traill County 4H Extension Educator Jill Murphy says they have a fun day of activities planned, including a new event called the Ag Olympics. Murphy also went over the rest of the schedule for the day. Again, that’s Friday…
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Rachel Visser, the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way was at the Norman County Historical Society earlier this morning for their weekly Coffee and Conversation. R&J news had the opportunity to catch up with Visser, who talks more about her visit. R&J News will have more with Rachel Visser, during our 10:00 news on…
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It’s the busiest time of year for area 4Hers, as they will be busy with the County Fair this week, and the community is invited to come see what they’ve been working on. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H tells us what 4Hers will be busy with today during opening day. Houglum also went over…
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Summer events like the Norman County Fair, and Hillsboro Days are in full swing across the region, and a common sight you’ll see at these kinds of events are children running around having fun. One thing that can often be overlooked by parents at these events is hydration, and that could lead to problems. Kelsey…
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The 129th Annual Norman County Fair kicks off today, and the fair board has a ton of fun activities planned for opening night. Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens, and Fair Board member Jim Birkemeyer previews some of today’s activities. More information, and a full schedule of events for the 129th Annual Norman County…
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ADA, MN—It’s one of the biggest attractions ever at the Norman County Fair. The Legends of Monster Trucks will be at the R&J Broadcasting Grandstand Friday night starting at 7:30. Mike Fonder, the announcer and executive producer for the Legends of Monster Trucks, says 2025 is a milestone year for the Monster Trucks. While the…
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HILLSBORO, ND—For a time at Monday’s Hillsboro City Commission meeting, “grease” was the word. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont explains. Eggermont says there was also an item regarding this weekend’s Hillsboro Days. The Hillsboro Fire Department also asked the City Commission to apply for a loan for construction of the new Fire Hall. That loan…
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The Hawley City Council held their monthly meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner says a bulk of the meeting was about an annexation request, and city street projects. Neuner says the Hawley City Council recently updated their tobacco and cannabis ordinance, and he explains why they decided to make a change. The…
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