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The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council’s (MSRP) Uzbekistan Trade Mission is nearing its end, but the council has been busy. MRSP Communication Specialist Mark Askelson caught up with Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council Treasurer to give a recap on how the trip has gone. Strom says Uzbekistan as a country could see major…
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ST. PAUL, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. Two Minnesota State Senators have spoken out against a proposed transfer of White Earth State Forest land to the White Earth Band. Senators Rob Kupec of Moorhead and Grant Hauschild of Hermantown, both Democrats, issued a statement Thursday saying “We understand the…
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North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller will be in Hillsboro on Saturday. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese has details. Miller is seeking the Republican nomination for Governor to succeed Doug Burgum, who’s not running for a third term. Reese says Miller’s visit isn’t necessarily a campaign stop. Saturday’s town hall starts at 3:30 at…
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HILLSBORO, ND—The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday morning. The Board approved the offer and contract for the soon-to-be vacant elementary principal position to Ada-Borup-West Elementary 5th Grade Teacher, Spencer Ruebke. Superintendent Paula Suda comments on the process and the ultimate selection. If Ruebke accepts the position, he will replace outgoing principal…
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The Gary City Council met Wednesday night. During the meeting the council heard an update on the water treatment plant maintenance project. Gary Mayor Buck Engen says the project is now complete. Engen says new business consisted of discussion about livestock and pet ordinances as well as a project at the Gary pines. Finally Engen…
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Spring is around the corner and that means gardeners should start thinking about a plan for 2024 gardens. Heather Dufault of Norman and Polk County Extension says one thing gardeners should do before they start working is clean their garden tools. Dufault says crop rotation is also something gardeners should think about before they start…
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The Ada Public Library will be hosting the Northwest Minnesota Art Councils Traveling Art Exhibit now through March 26. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn says that the exhibit consists of work done by area adult and student artists. The exhibit is open to visitors during the regular hours at the Ada Public Library. For more information…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier is in attendance at the International Sugar Beet Institute Beet Show in Grand Forks, where a new autonomous sugar beet weeder is being demonstrated by Aigen. Aigen representative Kenny Lee tells us more about this new technology. Lee explained how their demonstration at the sugar beet show works. Lee also…
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The Waubun Speech Team will be holding their annual Thunderbird Speech Night fundraiser on Tuesday, March 19 at the Waubun High School from 5:30 to 8:00. Speech Advisor Tracy Dady has the details. Dady says they are currently looking for donations for their silent auction and highlighted some items that could be included. Dady told…
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