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ADA, MN—The Norman County Commission held the first of two monthly meetings on Tuesday. Commission Chair Lee Ann Hall tells us about the meeting. The next Norman County Commission meeting will be held on October 24. But before that, on Monday, October 21 at 9am, there will be a public hearing on an ordinance regarding…
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With Fire Prevention Week coinciding with the fall harvest, Ada Fire Chief Glen Visser has advice to prevent fires in the fields. This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You.” Visser points out that smoke detectors only work for so long. And since we’re at the time of…
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The 2024 fall sugarbeet harvest is approaching the halfway point. R&J News Reporter Nick Revier gives an update from American Crystal Sugar on how things are moving, and how the sugarbeet crop is looking. However, Revier says that there will be delays in the harvest due to warm weather, and he gives a projected timeline…
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The Ada City Council got an update on the Ada Event Center which has been closed since late winter due to structural issues in the building. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us what was discussed during Tuesday’s meeting. Larson says the council also approved the sale of the Hidden Treasures building to Inspire Inc,…
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American Crystal Sugar in Moorhead has been fined $12,315 by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for failing emissions performance stack tests on two boilers in the fall of 2023. Facility reports turned in by the company to the MPCA showed several emission deviations on its vertical lime kiln, due to using too much fuel. Besides…
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Attendance is an issue that pops up at all schools across the country, but the Norman County East School District is looking to take that issue head on. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more about a new program they are starting as a way to try and build up attendance. Kalina says…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a great reminder on how important early detection is when it comes to cancer and other illnesses and diseases. While breast cancer is the focus of October Norman Mahnomen Public Health reminds you to take precautionary steps so that you can detect all illnesses and disease early. Tammy Carlsrud…
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The Fall Corn and Soybean Harvest continues to move along, but the crop is facing some struggles due to the warm and dry weather. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Derek Crompton of Channel Seeds to talk about the corn crop, and how it’s faring in the dry weather. Crompton also discussed the…
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On today’s installment of “What’s on My Ballot” R&J News will be breaking down the city elections taking place across Clay County this November. In future installments of “What’s on my Ballot we will be breaking down the elections happening in Mahnomen, Norman and Traill County. City of Barnesville (2 Spots) Council Ward 1: Dawn…
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The 2024 Minnesota Deer Hunting season is already underway for bow hunters, and the rifle seasons are fast approaching, and begin with the Youth Season on October 17. While deer hunting may be a yearly tradition for many, a lot don’t have private land at their disposal, which leads to public lands being used by…
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