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Potato Harvest Preview 

The potato harvest season is just about underway in the Red River Valley, and this year’s crop is showing some promise. Justin Dagen who farms near Karlstad says the crop looks healthy, but not large.  With cooler temperatures coming up in the forecast, Dagen says that sets them up good for harvest.  For more agricultural…
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September 11, 2026 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board meets

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board met for their first meeting of the 2026/2027 school year on Wednesday evening. Superintendent Dustin Flaten says the meeting started out with the presentation of their audit which was approved later in the meeting.  Flatten says there was also a discussion about enrollment, as well as the approval of their…
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September 11, 2026 0

Ada Municipal Center and Dekko Center Project Updates 

Projects at the Ada Dekko Center are mostly wrapped up for now, but the Ada City Council did approve additional spending for a fencing project earlier this week. Ada Mayor John Hintz explains.  As for the Ada Municipal Complex, Hintz says that progress on the project is seeing some minor delays.  People with questions regarding…
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September 11, 2026 0

Fall Into Fosston Returns This Saturday

Fosston, MN – The Firefly Center for Art & Wellbeing is set to welcome in the new season with “Fall Into Fosston”, a community event on Saturday, September 12th. Starting from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the festivities promise a full day of family-friendly entertainment, local art, and fall activities outside and inside the center.…
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September 11, 2026 0

Norman County 4H Achievement Days is Saturday 

Fun in the Flatlands is set to take place at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada this week, and Norman County 4H is inviting the public out to 4H Achievement Days, which will be taking place as a part of the celebration. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says Achievement Days gives 4Hers a chance…
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September 11, 2026 0

Clearbrook Child Chosen for Times Square Presentation

3-year old Emi Schaffer is about to make her Times Square big debut this Saturday, September12th after being selected as one of the 500 photos from across the United States to appear inthe National Down Syndrome Society’s annual Times Square video presentation that takesplace prior to the NYC Buddy Walk through Central Park. Schaffer is…
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September 11, 2026 0

Fall Colors to come early this year 

The fall season is just about here, but for those looking to take a trip to a local state park or recreation area to take in the fall colors, you may need to take your trip earlier than normal. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says summer drought conditions are causing the tree to…
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September 11, 2026 0

Sanford Center Takeover

The Sanford Center in Bemidji is set to take on brand new management as the city voted to notrenew the contract with current management company Legends Global at their City Councilmeeting on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the end of that contract in March of 2027.Legends Global operates in 5 different continents and…
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September 11, 2026 0

Central Valley School Board Sets Levy

BUXTON, ND—The Central Valley School Board Wednesday approved its levy for the upcoming fiscal year.  Superintendent Jeremy Brandt says the Board was quite thorough in making its decision. And here’s what the Central Valley School Board decided: Brandt also tells R&J News this year’s K-through-12 enrollment at Central Valley is 201 students—four more than last…
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September 11, 2026 0

Fertile Beltrami School Board approves Lease Levy and multiple project bids 

The Fertile Beltrami School Board approved a lease levy at their meeting earlier this week. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says the lease levy is in regards to their special education cooperative who’s building a new facility.  Clarke says the board also approved the purchase of a number of items.  The Fertile Beltrami School Board…
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September 11, 2026 0