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Top Hat Theatre Prepares For 21st Season

ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen has announced its schedule for the upcoming season.  Top Hat Executive Director Carrie Jirava says the first show of the season will be Saturday, October 3. The Top Hat will also have a special Christmas show in December, along with a murder mystery from the Fargo Moorhead Community…
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August 24, 2026 0

5th Annual Halstad Sugar Fest Saturday

HALSTAD, MN—Halstad is getting ready for its fifth annual Sugar Fest on Saturday.  Jeremy Melting, an officer with the Halstad Business League, says things will start early in the day. There’s also an event that will have sugar beet farmers checking their fields carefully. Sugar Fest will also have a beard and mustache contest, barbeque…
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August 24, 2026 0

City of Ada to invest in Infrastructure next year  

Budget planning season has arrived for area municipalities, and for the City of Ada, they will be looking to invest  into their infrastructure next year. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the city will be taking a hard look at street and tree removal projects next year.  Larson says Public Works will also be working…
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August 24, 2026 0

Make Safety a priority this Harvest Season

The Harvest season has officially arrived, and will continue over the next couple of months, and producers are encouraged to make sure they are prioritizing farm safety. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier says harvest is one of the most dangerous times for farmers, as the hours are long, and workload is heavy.  Revier also shares…
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August 24, 2026 0

RRWMB Celebrating 50 Year Anniversary this week

It’s a big week for the Red River Watershed Management Board,(RRWMB) as they will be celebrating their 50 Year Anniversary all week. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip told R&J News that they will be kicking off their celebration later today.  Sip says the celebration will then take them all across the Red River Valley for…
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August 24, 2026 0

Mahnomen Elementary in need of significant roof repairs 

The Mahnomen School Board had discussions regarding the Mahnomen Elementary School roof at their meeting last week, as the roof is in need of some significant repairs. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon explains.  Staffing is always a topic of discussions heading into a new school year, and Simon says the Mahnomen School is in a really…
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August 24, 2026 0

Having A Dog Friendly Yard

When you’re buying fertilizer for your yard, your first thoughts probably have to do with how green it will make your lawn or what weeds will it stop.  Whether that fertilizer is safe for your dog probably doesn’t enter your mind.  Jeff Herman, the editor in chief of LawnStarter, has advice on pet-safe fertilizer. Herman…
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August 22, 2026 0

Red River Watershed Managemnt Board receives legislative update from Congresswoman Fischbach 

The Red River Watershed Managment Board received an update from US Congresswoman Michelle Fichbach this week, regarding the house Farm Bill. RRWMB Exective Director Rob Sip tells us more.  Sip also had some positive news when it comes to funding the High School Riverwatch program.  You can listen to the full interview with Rob Sip…
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August 21, 2026 0

City of Ada to bring E-Bike/Scooter Policy forward 

E-Bikes and E-Scooters have been growing in popularity over the years, and the City of Ada is the latest city to join the trend of addressing safety concerns when it comes to the usage of these vehicles by local youth. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the city has been receiving a lot of calls…
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August 21, 2026 0

City of Hillsboro to close pool for the season next week 

Progress is ramping up on the Hillsboro Electrical Project, as the project will be hitting a major milestone soon. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont told R&J News that bids for the project will be going out soon.  In other city news, Eggermont says the summer pool season will be ending after a busy summer.  As…
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August 21, 2026 0