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The Minnesota Legislature is in the final leg of the Legislative Session, and lawmakers still have a lot of work to do before the end of session. Senator Rob Kupec (DFL-Moorhead) says the main focus for the senate is getting budget bills passed, and he says this year’s budget discussions in the Senate are very…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Like many cities across the region, the city of Hillsboro is having its annual Cleanup Day on Monday, May 5. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont has details. Eggermont says this is not to be confused with regular garbage pickup in Hillsboro. She also tells us there are some items the Hillsboro public works department…
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May 1 is Heat Stroke Prevention Day. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association says children suffering from heat stroke in cars is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related fatalities for kids 14 and younger. Laura Dunn is a highway safety specialist wit the NHTSA. We usually hear of a death or serious injury to a…
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The 2025 Sugarbeet Spring Planting Season is about 70% complete, and producers are very happy with how planting has gone. American Crystal Sugar General Agronomist Joe Hastings talks more about this year’s crop potential, and pre-emergence possibilities. Earlier this week the Red River Valley received a significant amount of rainfall, and Hastings says that the…
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The Norman County East School District has decided to make changes to their district calendar, and students will now begin summer break earlier than expected. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more about the schedule change, and why it was done. Nudell also explains what kind of work will be done in the…
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ST. PAUL, MN—Several area schools have received grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Farm to School program. This is meant to encourage schools to serve local foods for meals and snacks. Hawley will receive $5740 for food and equipment, and St. Michael’s School of Mahnomen will get $2500 in what are called First Bite…
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Thursday is the start of Mental Health Awareness Month. And R&J Broadcasting will be focusing on mental health throughout the month of May. Dr. Sogand Ghassemi is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist with PrairieCare in the Twin Cities. Dr. Ghassemi says there are more people struggling with mental health than you might think. Throughout…
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The Norman County Fairboard invites you to the fairgrounds this Sunday for their annual Syttende Mai celebration. Event representative Amy Germolous tells us what Syttende Mai is and what they have planned for the day. Syttende Mai acts as a fundraiser for the Norman County Fair, and Germolous tells us how the money raised from…
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The Annual Ada Bike Rodeo is set to take place on May 14, and volunteers are needed for the event. Ada Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen tells us more about the bike rodeo, and how volunteers can get registered. Eggen says they are once again offering free bike helmets to kids who don’t have them,…
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Law enforcement agencies are still trying to get the message through about the dangers and costs that stem from distracted driving. A Minnesota police chief is echoing calls for people to realize that a text message can wait. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and a couple of our own I Falls Police Officers came over…
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