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Ada City Council Special Meeting

ADA, MN — The Ada City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday night. The main item of discussion was the bids for the Ada Public Works cold storage building. City Administrator Ashley Larson gives details of the Council’s decision. Larson says the construction of the building should begin soon. The City was also taking…
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August 20, 2025 0

Hawley City Council Meets 

The Hawley City Council held their monthly meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us about some of the items discussed during Monday night’s meeting.  Neuner says there was also a discussion about a potential apartment development opening in Hawley.  The City of Hawley has had some street projects being worked on…
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August 20, 2025 0

Hillsboro welcoming students back to school today 

Today is the first day of the 2025/2026 school year for students at the Hillsboro School District. High School Principal Dr. Carly Theis says she is excited to welcome students back to school, in what’s her first year as principal.  For the latest news from the Hillsboro School District, tune into the Hillsboro School news…
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August 20, 2025 0

Norman County East gearing up for 2025/2026 School Year 

The first day of school is just under two weeks away at the Norman County East School District. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says they are not quite ready for school yet, but there’s a lot of excitement for the upcoming year, especially with their back to school night next week.  Kalina says he…
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August 20, 2025 0

Farm Bill update 

It’s been over seven years since congress last passed a full Farm Bill, and producers across the region are eagerly waiting for a new one. Neil Rockstad of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association tells us where things are at with the Farm Bill heading out of August recess, and what still needs to happen.  Rockstad…
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August 20, 2025 0

Top Hat Theatre Part 2

ULEN, MN—We continue to look at the schedule for the Top Hat Theatre’s 2025-26 season.  Top Hat Executive Director Carrie Jirava says Katie Brekke, who played at Top Hat previously, will be coming back on November 1. Then on December 6, the Copper Street Brass will celebrate Christmas at Top Hat. Tickets for the Top…
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August 20, 2025 0

Mahnomen School Board meets 

The Mahnomen School Board met in regular session on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says the board approved a number of action items, including an SRO agreement, and new hirings.  Simon says there were a number of items discussed in committee reports as well, including staff negotiations, and district policies.  Simon says the board…
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August 20, 2025 0

One Injured In Two Vehicle Crash In Crookston

A woman from Fisher was injured in a two vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Crookston.  The Minnesota State Patrol says cars driven by 46-year-old Jennifer Johnson of Fosston and 38-year-old Nalin Mondor of Fisher collided at the intersection of US Highway 75 and County Road 9 at 7:25am.  Mondor was taken to a Crookston hospital…
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August 19, 2025 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks Promoting back to school safety 

It’s officially back to school season in the Red River Valley, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is encouraging people to prioritize safety during their morning, and afternoon commutes. Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks shares some back to school driving reminders, so that we can keep kids safe this school year.  If your child…
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August 19, 2025 0

Study done on feasibility of chemical mixing for crop management  

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was recently at a field day where a study was done on the feasibility of mixing different types of crop management chemicals to battle multiple pests at once. Field Day presenter Ada Aberle tells us more about his experiment, and the results he received.  However, Aberle says they received different…
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August 19, 2025 0