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Another sugarbeet harvest is in the books, and now our area sugarbeet factories will be busy slicing this year’s crop. Joe Hasting of American Crystal Sugar gives us a recap of this year’s sugarbeet harvest. Hastings says that he’s very confident in the slicing plan they have in place, now that all the beets are…
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Don’t look now, but Thanksgiving is just two weeks away. Now that the federal government shutdown is over, will people continue to fly to their Thanksgiving destination? Brynna Knapp of Minnesota AAA says she can’t answer that right now. Knapp also says Thanksgiving travel is starting earlier. She recommends travelers be flexible in their Thanksgiving…
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ADA, MN—The Ada City Council will hold a public hearing at its December 2 meeting about a new public works building. That building could also include a new Ada City Hall and Police headquarters. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson talks about the hearing. The Ada City Council met in special session Wednesday night. The Council…
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HALSTAD, MN—The Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee visited Halstad Wednesday afternoon to learn about a project that would improve water quality in the region. The West Central Regional Water District covers 31-hundred square miles of Norman, Polk and Clay Counties…and includes the cities of Climax, Halstad, Hendrum, Perley, Nielsville, Beltrami, Georgetown, Borup and Felton. Lucas…
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Winter Wonderland in Hillsboro will kick off next month starting December 12th, including several weekend activities. Hillsboro Business Association Vice President Paul Geray adds some details to the upcoming events. The tree lighting will take place after the light parade in Railroad Park. Geray also gives advice on how to save your cookies for later…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. The man who died in a rollover accident Sunday night in Traill County has been identified. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 66-year-old Rollin Eberhardt of Hillsboro died when his vehicle went off Traill County Road 13 and rolled over. Eberhardt died before he…
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Norman County 4H recently held their Federation Officer Elections. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H tells us what 4Hers were elected to lead the chapter for the next year. In other 4H News, Houglum says people should mark their calendars for November 30, as Norman County 4H will also be holding their Annual 4H Awards…
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Northwest Minnesota has many different opportunities to deer hunt on thousands of acres of public lands. Despite this Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed says they unfortunately do have some issues of trespassing, and she reminds residents that these lands are not open to public use, without permission. People with questions can contact the…
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Mark your calendars for next week, as Essentia Health is teaming up with Safe Kids Grand Forks, and the Fosston Fire Department to host a Car Seat Checkup on Thursday November 20. Stephanie McKnight of Essentia Health and Graham Morgan of the Fosston Fire Department tell us more. Morgan also encourages people with excess winter…
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The Holidays season has arrived, which means that many people are starting to purchase their Christmas gifts, or are planning their Holiday events. Mara Hanel of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council says if you are looking for final touch to your holiday event, or are looking for that perfect gift, consider supporting one of our…
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