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The 2026 Sugarbeet Planting season is just about here, and Dr Mark Botel of NDSU Extension’s Department of Entomology is reminding growers to have an insect management plan in place. Botel says it’s important to have a plan in place, as it’s easier to be proactive before planting, than reactive after your crop is in…
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The Norman County Fair will be holding their annual Syttende Mai Potato Dumpling Dinner on Sunday, and all are invited to come and celebrate Norwegian heritage. Norman County Fairboard member Amy Germolus tells us more about the event. Germolus says the dinner doubles as a fundraiser for the fair, and she explains how the funds…
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The Ada Borup West Prom is set for Saturday, and the post prom committee has been hard at work to make sure the students have a night they will never forget. Committee members Tara Jensen and Brianna Eggen say they will be changing things up this year, and implementing some old Norman County West traditions. …
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The Hillsboro Speech team recently competed at the North Dakota State Speech Competition this past weekend, and they represented Hillsboro well. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says they are all super proud of what the speech team was able to accomplish this year. To close out the season, Theis says the speech team will…
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The Minnesota agriculture policy and finance bill is currently stalled in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and House Republicans are putting their foot in the ground in the opposition of a Paraquat that’s being pushed by Democrats in the house. Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Co-Chair Paul Anderson says the GOP sees the ban as a…
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FERTILE, MN—R&J News has told you about Fertile-Beltrami senior Drew Gullickson and his performance in the classroom and on the basketball court. Last month, he won the Minnesota State High School League’s Triple A award for participation in athletics, arts and academics. That earned Gullickson a one thousand dollar scholarship for each of the next…
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ST. PAUL, MN—Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gave his final State of the State speech Tuesday night. State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks questioned the timing of Governor’s address. Here’s our full interview with Representative Gander:
The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened the final round of funding for its Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program.The program supports local and regional efforts to improve roadway safety and reduce serious injuries and fatalities for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.Nearly one billion dollars is available nationwide for planning and infrastructure projects, with…
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The Fosston Police Department is warning area residents about a scam that is targeting area residents. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve says they’ve gotten a lot of calls about a scam posing as a family member of the target. Juve shares some more common scams that people should always be vigilant of. If you believe…
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