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One of the most fun things to see at the Polk County Fair in Fertile this weekend is the DockDogs. It’s a competition to see which dog can jump the highest, or farthest, or swim fastest from one end of their pool to the other. Brianna Schwing, an administrator for DockDogs, says she’s been enthralled…
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Summer programming is in full swing at Lake Bemidji State Park and there’s still plenty to come. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us some of the things they have going on throughout the rest of the month. Of course the park is open daily for recreational use and Drake shares some of…
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After a successful opening day on Thursday, the Clay County Fair in Barnesville continues today, and runs through Sunday. James Kruize of the Clay County Fair Board highlights some of the feature events going on throughout the rest of the fair. It wouldn’t be a County Fair without food, and Kruize says they have a…
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The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday morning. Former Hillsboro Elementary Principal, Jon Dryburgh, completed his first meeting as the district’s new Superintendent. Dryburgh says there’s certainly a learning curve, but he has plenty of lifelines to help him navigate the new position. Dryburgh says he has received plenty of encouragement from…
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The Fertile Beltrami School Board approved a concession stand expansion project at their meeting on Wednesday night, with help from the booster club. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke fills us in on the details. Clarke says the school board also approved the hiring of a new ag education instructor after a lengthy search. Clarke also…
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For many families with young children the county fair can be a very stressful time, especially if your kids like to wander. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some things you can do as parents before the Fair to make the search for them easier, or prevent them from running all together. Tadman also told…
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Day three of the Polk County Fair is today and they have a full schedule of fun planned. Polk County Fair Board President Danny Grunhovd tells us what’s on the schedule for today. Grunhovd also gave a sneak peak of what’s to come Saturday, which includes the continuation of the ever popular State Championship Baja. …
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The Ulen Hitterdal School Board approved their preliminary Budget for the 2024/2025 School year at their meeting on Wednesday. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more. Flaten says the board also heard and update on their ongoing roofing project. Flaten is also excited to announce some new hires, and staffing announcements. Finally like most…
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Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson was among those who attended this week’s open house regarding a proposed dairy that would be built in neighboring Traill County. Johnson tells R&J News he liked what he saw and heard. Riverview LLP has announced plans to build a $180 million dairy farm southeast of Hillsboro in Herberg Township. Riverview…
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