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Minnesota Host International Soy Buyers

The Fourth annual Northern Soy Marketing Crop Tour is right around the corner with the dates set for September 21st-25th and will welcome participants from southeast Asia this year with Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand among the growing international markets that will be represented at this year’s tour. Many northern soybean farmers have come to know…
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September 17, 2026 0

Fosston High School Previews Upcoming 2026 Homecoming Week

Fosston High School is gearing up for a full slate of Homecoming festivities during the week of September 21–25, according to Nash Rosendahl, a reporter for the Fosston High School Student Council. Daily Dress-Up Themes The festivities kick off Monday, September 21, with the Homecoming Coronation at 9:30 AM in the main gym. The public…
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September 17, 2026 0

Halstad City Council Meeting

HALSTAD, MN—nday night’s Halstad City Council meeting included setting a preliminary budget and tax levy increase for 2027.  Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson tells us what the Council decided. The Halstad City Council also received updates on a couple of projects.  One of those was the installation of solar panels in city-owned buildings. Johnson also has…
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September 17, 2026 0

Life lessons of a 100 year old 

Over the last few days, R&J News has been telling you about the life of Ada’s very own Annelee Woodstrom, who is turning 100 years old this week. Over the century, Annelee has gathered a lifetime of memories and experiences, and when asked about sharing some advice to others, this is what she had to…
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September 17, 2026 0

Registration open for 4-H in Traill County

Registration is now open in Traill County to sign your kids up for 4-H through Traill County Extension. NDSU Extension’s Jill Murphy shares about the current and new clubs available this year. Over Murphy’s six years with NDSU Extension in Traill County the program has grown dramatically alongside Administrative Assistant Katie Mueller and her contributions…
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September 17, 2026 0

Twin Valley City Council approves Preliminary Levy 

The Twin Valley City Council approved a preliminary Levy at their meeting on Monday evening. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us what they approved the levy at, and how they will be proceeding with budget talks.  Bolton says the city will also be looking to hire a new public works superivior, after approving a…
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September 16, 2026 0

The many uses of Soybeans 

Soybeans are the second largest agricultural market in Minnesota, but there are many across the state that are unaware of the many different ways that Minnesota soybeans are used. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the Big Iron Farm Show, and caught up with Mark Askelson of the Minnesota Soybean Growers, who highlighted some…
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September 16, 2026 0

New Stoplight In Fosston After Council Meeting

The City Council in Fosston had one of its bigger meetings in some time on Monday to go over several big budget discussions and of course make the final vote on what would go into place on the intersection of highway 2 and Johnson with the old stoplight no longer being viable. City Administrator Cassie…
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September 16, 2026 0

Polk County Commissioner Speaks On Meetings

The Polk County Commissioners meetings are in full swing here in mid-September with the 1st couple meetings taking place last 2 nights and a 3rd meeting set for next Tuesday, September 22nd. Some of the items of approval included a 5% wage increase that will be helped to coming into fruition by the county’s paying…
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September 16, 2026 0

Budget Planning underway in the City of Ada

Budget planning is officially underway in the City of Ada, as the city council approved their preliminary levy last week. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson told R&J News that they’re looking at no major changes from last year, as the council has been diligent with taxpayer funds.  Larson also gives us a look into some…
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September 16, 2026 0