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The 2024 Minnesota Youth Hunt is set to take place this weekend, and for many kids across the state, this will be the first time they are exposed to the sport of hunting. Local hunting expert Wayne Lee of the Red River Valley Sportsman Club gives his best advice to young and inexperienced hunters participating…
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The 2024 fall harvest continues to move along across the region. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with area producer Erick Grafstrom to talk about harvest, and what he’s seeing in this year’s crop. For more ag news and programming go to the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.
One of the best things about fall in Minnesota is the fall colors, and if you’ve been planning on making a trip to Itasca State Park this week would be the week to get out there. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says fall colors are in full peak this weekend. Cox says there will…
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The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday. In his report to the board, Superintendent Jon Dryburgh mentioned the school had quite the fortunate month with donations. Dryburgh comments on some of those recent donations. Dryburgh also reported that the school received 26 heavy duty chrome book computers from Bell Bank, putting the…
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Area farmers are busy with the full harvest at this time, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t start getting their post harvest plans nailed down. Norman County FSA officer James Kruize reminds producers planting fall seeded crops to get their acreage reports in. If you’re a producer looking to do some projects post harvest,…
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After serving 9 years as the police chief of Hawley, Joe Backlund announced that he will be retiring from law enforcement next March. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner says they’re sad to see Chief Backlund go, but are thankful for his many years of service, and dedication to the community. Neuner says the City Council…
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The Traill County Historical Society is offering grants to Traill County non-profits looking to undertake historic preservation projects. Ed Laxdal of the Trail County Historical Society tells us more. Laxdal also gave examples on what kinds of projects they fund, and he also explained how an entity interested in a grant can apply. Again the…
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The Gary City Council took the next steps in the demolition of the remaining parts of the old Norman County East Elementary School at their meeting on Wednesday night. Gary Mayor Buck Engen tells us more. Engen says the city council also approved the construction of a bus stop shelter that will be built by…
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ADA, MN—You may know that Office Supplies Plus in Ada has new ownership. Lee Ann Hall and Richard Gill recently sold the business to Kody Krier and Allie Hegvick. Hall talks about the decision to sell the business after owning it for 20 years. Hall talks about the changes she’s seen in the business over…
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R&J News continues its coverage of Fire Prevention Week with comments from Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman. Tadman has these fire safety reminders: Tadman also reminds homeowners to clear their vents…and he shares a personal story about why this is important.