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At the most recent Hillsboro School Board meeting, Principals Terry Baesler and Jon Dryburgh presented their respective classes’ standardized testing results from this past school year. While mixed, both principals are encouraged by the results. Hillsboro Elementary improved their overall reading proficiency by eight percent from 39% to 47%. Dryburgh says it’s been an encouraging…
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Last week, R&J News had a chance to speak to Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach about several issues facing Minnesotans. We asked her first, what are the greatest concerns Minnesotans say they have? And while there’s talk about a border wall at the southern US border, Fischbach says there’s nothing like that at the…
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Norman County 4 H wrapped up the 2024 Norman County Fair with their 4 H Awards program, yesterday at the Tommy Roesch Memorial Stage. Norman County 4 H Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us how it went. Houglum says they were also able to hand out a new award this year centered around community impact.
The 2024 Norman County Fair is now in the history books. With a recap of the fair, R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer speaks with Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens.
The City of Thief River Falls alongside the Red Lake Watershed District approved the construction of a new water cooling project on the North East side of Thief River Falls. Rob Sip of the Red River Watershed Management Board tells us more about the project and what it will do. R&J news will continue to…
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Kinfolk Worship out of Ada will be performing at the Tommy Roesch Memorial Stage on Friday at 8:30 PM, and all are invited to attend and participate in worship, no matter their religious background. Kinfolk Worship founder Ruben Alvarez tells us more about their upcoming event , and Kinfolk Worship as a whole. Alvarez says…
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Family Fun Day in Buxton is tomorrow Events kick off at 10am with the 5k family run/walk starting at the Buxton City Park. The bean bag tournament follows at noon with the parade around town scheduled for 2:30. Kids games and open pickle ball follow back at the park from 4-7pm and the volleyball tournament…
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After a long wait the Hillsboro public pool is now open. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says they offer many different membership options and swimming lessons for those in the Hillsboro Community. Eggermont also reminds Hillsboro business owners about the Renaissance Zone and Facade grant that the City of Hillsboro offers to aspiring and current…
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Food is always a staple at the Norman County Fair and while most vendors tend to come and go, one stand that has had a consistent presence at the fair is the 4-H food stand. Many fair goers might notice something different about the stand this year though as it is under new management, and…
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Norman County 4 H has been busy at the Norman County Fair, and are heading into day 4 of their activities. Norman County Extension educator Linda Houglum says events have been moving along steadily and is happy with how things have gone. Houglum also gave a rundown of events taking place today. Interviews with members…
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