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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association Annual Meeting in San Diego earlier this week, and he had the chance to catch up with Nick Storer (Store-er)who’s the Vice President of Science and Innovation for ASGA. Storer tells us about some of the things they’re working on, and fighting over…
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For the 8th straight year the Bagley School District will be represented at the Minnesota State One Act Play Festival this Thursday. Bagley One Act Director Marilyn Hood says her students are excited for the opportunity to compete at state, and she explains how the State Festival works, as it’s different from section competitions. Hood…
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The Hillsboro Math Team will be looking to defend their title next week at the Math Counts competition in Hatton. Hillsboro High School principal Terry Baesler wishes them good luck, and he tells us more about the event. Baesler also announced that the ACT test has officially been scheduled for the Junior class. For more…
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CROOKSTON, MN—Crookston Police are investigating an early morning accident Tuesday that involved a Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy. The accident happened around 5:15am at the intersection of US Highway 75 and 3rd Avenue SW in Crookston. Bowende Somde Eudes Ju Sorgho of Grand Forks was headed southbound on Highway 75 when he collided with Deputy Brittney…
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CLEARBROOK, MN—This is Snow Week at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School. Clearbrook-Gonvick Activities Director Scott Schafer talks about the week’s activities. Schafer says even the Clearbrook-Gonvick faculty gets involved in the dress-up days. Schafer was a guest on the Clearbrook-Gonvick School News, which airs Tuesday afternoons at 2:05 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
In the wake of reports that 62 investigations have been launched into fraud at child care centers in Minnesota, the state’s Republican Congressional delegation wants answers from Governor Tim Walz. A letter sent to the Governor is asking the Minnesota Department of Human Services for all documents relating to the investigations, including the violations cited…
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The United States Agriculture industry has been patiently waiting for a new Farm Bill after talks stalled last year, and their patience may pay off, as there’s hope that a new one will be passed by congress later this year. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President, and CEO Luther Markwart tells us some changes…
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The Ada City Council met in regular session on Tuesday night. It was a short agenda for the council, and the first major piece of business was an update on the Ada Dekko Center project. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the project is continuing to move along, and has some good news regarding the project’s…
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Democrats in the Minnesota Senate held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to respond to threats made by the federal government to dismantle the US Department of Education. Senator Mary Kunesh (New Brighton) responded to these threats, and told us the financial impact this could have on Minnesota Schools. Senator Heather Gustafson (Vadnais Heights) highlighted…
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The Department of Veterans Affairs have made even more cancers presumptive for services which will make it easier for veterans to get the services they’re entitled to. Norman County veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says veterans who have been denied care in the past for these cancers should be proactive, and…
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