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The Norman County Commission held their second meeting of April on Thursday morning, and received a presentation from the Minnesota DNR. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us what was presented during the meeting. Holl says the commission also received a report from the county’s assessor Marti Sip, regarding City and Township assessments. Under the…
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Severe Weather Awareness Week wraps up Friday with a talk about extreme heat. It might seem a bit early to think about 90 degree temperatures with high humidity, but Norman Country Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson says you need to use common sense. We have more information on staying safe from extreme heat through this…
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News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District.
The Red River Valley Sugarbeet planting season is fast approaching, and local producers are anxiously waiting to get out in the field. But it’s not just growers who are ready to get out, Dr Eric Branch of NDSU Extension says he and other researchers are also anxious to get out. Once you’re able to get…
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The Minnesota State FFA Convention kicks off on Monday, and Ada Borup West will be well represented at this year’s convention. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says they have over a dozen students attending the convention, who will be participating in numerous competitions and ceremonies. Savage says Ada Borup West FFA has two…
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The City of Vergas held their annual Maple Syrup Festival this past weekend, and people from all across the region flocked to the city, for all things maple syrup related. Vergas Mayor Julie Bruhn and Lions Club Service Chair Janelle Lotzer say the festival acts as their unofficial kick off to spring. One of the…
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The Ada Garden Center is under new management after being acquired by Fertile Garden Center Owners Sam and Shawna Haugen. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Sam Haugen, who introduced themselves to the Ada community. Haugen says he and his wife are really excited for this new opportunity to expand their reach…
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The Ulen Hitterdal Musical Department will be performing their first showing of Disney’s “Newsies” tomorrow evening. Musical Lead Hoyt Jensen tells us more about his role, and how he has grown as a performer over the years. Jensen tells us what keeps bringing him back to the musical. Jensen says his cast has been working…
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ULEN, MN—The Ulen-Hitterdal School will be well represented at this weekend’s Minnesota FFA State Convention in the Twin Cities. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson tells us more. The Ulen-Hitterdal School News airs Monday afternoon at 1:05 on KRJB 106.5 FM.
Ada Borup West Seniors Nellie Todd and Kaydence Thom had the opportunity to compete in the section speech competition in Fosston on Tuesday, and returned with some good news. Kaydence Thom tells us more. Nellie Todd tells us more about the script they’re presenting as a part of the Duo Interpretation division of state speech. …
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