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The 2025 small grains harvest is mostly complete, and some producers may be looking to plant fall seeded crops. James Kruize of Norman County FSA reminds area producers that if they are planting a fall seeded crop, they need to report it to FSA. Kruize also reminds producers about an upcoming ARC and PLC deadline…
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Suicide Prevention Mini Grants are now available to organizations across Northwest Minnesota, and organizations of all kinds are invited to apply. Brenna Olson of Polk County Public Health tells us more about this grant. Olson also shares some examples of ways this grant can be utilized. People in need of more information about the grant,…
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The Win-E-Mac Little Patriot after school program is now underway, but don’t worry as there’s still time to get your child registered. Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo tells us more about the program, and who to talk to about registration. Langemo was a guest on the Win-E-Mac School News, which airs Thursdays at 2:05 PM…
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The Ada Borup West School District has been having lengthy discussions about their future over the last couple months, and the school board has officially put their goals in writing. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says the district’s goals range anywhere from better communication between the district and community, and increasing student involvement in…
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The Ulen Hitterdal School Board approved their preliminary levy at their meeting on Wednesday night. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more. Flaten says the district has also reached a deal with their teachers union, as well as approved a few hirings. Under his superintendent report, Flaten says he also gave an enrollment update,…
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Yesterday, Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks spoke to R&J News about the possibility of a special session in the State Legislature. Voters might wonder what would happen if no bill would advance in the Legislature. Senator Johnson had this to say. Governor Tim Walz has dropped hints about calling a…
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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is warning people of a new scam that has been targeting residents in Polk County. Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland tells us more about this scam, and what you should do if you’re the target of a scam. Norland says this is one of the most dangerous times of…
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The Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation has invested $150,000 into drawing home builders to the Riverwalk area in Hillsboro. Dustin Nagel from the HEDC fills us in on the grant program and incentives for home builders to come to Riverwalk. Nagel adds why developing the Riverwalk area is so important to not just the HEDC, but…
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MARSHALL COUNTY, MN—A woman from Karlstad was injured in a two vehicle collision Thursday morning in Marshall County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the accident happened just after 9am at the intersection of US Highway 59 and Marshall County Road 6. A car going south on 59 driven by 71-year-old Julie Wollin of Karlstad collided…
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