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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

Norman County East Construction update 

Construction continues at the Norman County East School District, and with school supposed to start on September 2, many are wondering if the school will be ready in time for the first day of school. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell gives us an update on construction,m and whether it will be ready.  At their…
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August 19, 2025 0

Wild Rice Watershed Update 

It’s been almost a year since the Ada Borup West School and Wild Rice Watershed District announced plans to kickstart a school forest program. Since then progress has been slow, but the Wild Rice Watershed recently took a step forward in the project becoming a reality. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells…
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August 19, 2025 0

American Red Cross wrapping up busy summer 

It’s been a busy summer for the American Red Cross. Red Cross Executive Director for Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota Kimberly Vosseteig, says they have had crews responding to disasters all across the region, which serves as a great reminder to be weather aware.  You can learn more about the American Red Cross disaster…
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August 19, 2025 0

Bueng Bowls At Midwest Youth Championship

ADA, MN—A bowler from Ada made quite an impression recently at the Midwest Youth Bowling Championship in Alexandria.  Joseph Bueng tells us how he did. And that was the first time Joseph had ever bowled in a tournament.  He gives credit to the owner of the You Betcha Bowling Center in Twin Valley. The owner…
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August 19, 2025 0

Top Hat Theatre Turns 20

ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen has released its schedule for the new season.  Top Hat Executive Director Carrie Jirava says this season will be Top Hat’s 20th season. Jirava says the first act of the Top Hat season will be Pat Donohue and Friends. R&J News will have more about the upcoming season…
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August 19, 2025 0

Minnesota DNR Update 

The state of Minnesota has implemented some changes that will have effects on future deer seasons in Minnesota. DNR Wild Life Supervisor for Northwest Minnesota says hunters in shotgun-only zones could see those restrictions lifted next year.  With a positive CWD test near Hawley being reported last season, Baden says some hunters will see carcass…
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August 19, 2025 0

Fertile City Council Meets

FERTILE, MN—Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting had a break for an hour and 20 minutes…while the Council went into closed session to consider allegations or charges against an individual subject to the Council’s authority.  The matter wasn’t resolved in that closed session and will be taken up again at the Council’s next meeting on September…
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August 19, 2025 0

12th Annual Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Ride is next week

The 12th Annual Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Ride is next week, and all types of riders from across the region are invited to participate. Event representative Jeffrey Schemerhorn gives us a sneak peak into next week’s ride.  This event is a fundraiser for the Clearwater County Veterans Memorial, and Schemerhorn explains how they plan to…
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August 18, 2025 0

Fertile Belatrami Gearing up for 2025/2026 School Year 

School is just over two weeks away at the Fertile Beltrami School District. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says he and his staff are getting ready for the school year, and he’s really excited to get students back in the building.  Students will notice a lot of changes in the school this year, as construction…
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August 18, 2025 0