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Construction begins at Norman County Historical Society 

Construction is underway at the Norman County Historical Society, signaling the end of their summer season. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us what’s being done, and the long term benefit it will have on the museum.  However, Kitchell says that due to this construction, the Historical Society will be facing some…
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August 15, 2025 0

NDSU Hosts Field Day at Prosper Research Site 

NDSU Extension held a Sugarbeet Field Day at the NDSU Prosper Research Site on Wednesday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance, and caught up with Field Day Presenter Dr Eric Branch, who gives us a recap of his presentation, and findings.  Revier also spoke with Dr Ashok Chanda of the University of Minnesota…
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August 15, 2025 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board renews operating referendum 

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board had discussions during their meeting on Wednesday, on whether they will renew the schools operating referendum. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us what this means, and what was decided.  The Ulen Hitterdal School has been a construction zone this summer, and the project is mostly completed. Flaten tells us…
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August 15, 2025 0

Ulen Days is this Weekend 

The Annual Ulen Days Celebration is this weekend, and the Ulen community invites all to town this Saturday to celebrate. Event representative Erika Klemetson gives us a look into Saturday’s festivities.  Klemetson says this is one of the communities favorite times of the year, and she encourages all to join them in celebration.  You can…
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August 15, 2025 0

Ada A’s Prepare For State Class B Tournament

ADA, MN—The Ada A’s will bring extra arms to their State Class B Baseball Tournament opener Sunday against the Maple Lake Lakers.  A’s manager Mike Erickson says a team that qualifies for State can add players. The A’s and Maple Lake will play at 4pm Sunday in Gaylord.  If the A’s win, they’ll play Young…
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August 15, 2025 0

FEMA Help For Norman County?

The damaging storms that went through the Red River Valley in late June had local authorities looking to the government for help.  On Thursday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that Norman, Mahnomen and Clearwater counties plus the White Earth Band of Chippewa would be receiving funding and public assistance for rebuilding public infrastructure.  Norman County…
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August 14, 2025 0

Ada Lions holding Blood Drive next week 

The Ada Lions Club will be holding a Blood Drive next Tuesday, and they are currently in need of donors. Ollen Church of the Ada Lions tells us more about the blood drive, and how many donors are needed.  Church says there’s many ways that a person can sign up to donate.  Lastly, Church talks…
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August 14, 2025 0

Essentia Health hosting Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive 

Essentia Health in Ada is hosting a Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive this month, and they are currently accepting donations. Katie Vasey of Essentia Health in Ada tells us more about this drive, and the items they are looking for.  Vasey says any donation made helps no matter the amount, and she explains how…
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August 14, 2025 0

Crookston Ox Cart Days Continue 

The Annual Crookston Ox Cart Days Celebration continues today, and there’s a lot happening across the City of Crookston today. Ox Cart Committee Chair James Pogatshnik tells us what they have going on in Crookston today.  Pogatshnik also gave us a preview of Friday’s festivities.  More information and a full schedule of Ox Cart Days…
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August 14, 2025 0

Harvest Update 

Harvest has kicked off in the Red River Valley. During the KRJB Farm and Field Show on Wednesday, Beltrami Farmer Ryan Skaug told R&J AG Reporter Nick Revier that his Wheat Harvest was going very well.  As for his other crops, Skaug says that his soybean bean crop is progressing pretty well Lastly, Skaug gave…
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