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The Hillsboro Community Concert is returning this weekend, for their musical performance called “Hope Was Born this Night. Concert Director Ruth Olson says this year’s choir consists of performers from all across the area, and of all ages. Olson says there is no cost to attend their upcoming performance, but you can choose to make…
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The Hillsboro Business Association’s (HBA) Winter Wonderland celebration kicks off tomorrow, and the HBA has two full days of winter fun planned. Tiffany Fndlay of the HBA gives us a look into Friday’s festivities. Winter Wonderland continues into Saturday, and Findlay gives us a sneak peak into their plans for Saturday. More information about Hillsboro…
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The Good Samaritan Food Shelf in Twin Valley will be going through some schedule changes over the next few weeks due to the Christmas holiday. Food Shelf Manager Nancy Crompton says they will be closing the food shelf a couple times this month, but people still get assistance if needed. Crompton says the food shelf…
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The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) will be holding its annual First Lego League event in Bemidji on Friday. Travis Whittington of the Bemidji FIRST LEGO League says his teams are very excited to be able to host this event again this year. Whittington says being able to host an event like this is great,…
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ADA, MN—A DFL challenger has emerged for Minnesota State Senator Mark Johnson’s seat in St. Paul. Halstad businessman Bjorn Solberg recently announced his run for the Senate District 1 seat. Solberg tells R&J News what he would bring to the Senate. Solberg says he’s also interested in the mental health of farmers. Solberg appeared at…
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LAKE PARK, MN—There’s going to be a special Breakfast With Santa Saturday morning in Lake Park. Abby Anderson with the Lake Park Betterment Association has the details. That’s this Saturday morning from 9 to 11 at the Lake Park City Center at 2032 2nd Street in Lake Park.
ADA, MN—The snow plows have been out clearing the roads after Tuesday’s winter storm. Norman County Highway Department Engineer Keith Berndt says his crews have been busy. Berndt says the Highway Department has plenty of sand and salt on hand to make roads less slippery. He also reminds drivers to give snow plows plenty of…
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The Minnesota DNR has finalized one of its largest land acquisitions in decades — nearly 16,000 acres of forested land across ten counties in northern Minnesota are now permanently protected. The move preserves critical habitat, expands public access, and ensures these lands remain forested for generations. DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen says the acquisition brings long-term…
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Congress has once again extended the 2018 Farm Bill for another year, and this is expected to have a major effect on the passage of future farm bills, and other ag legislation. National Federation of Farmer Cooperatives CEO Chuck Conner tells us what the extension could mean for a new farm bill in 2026, which…
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The Twin Valley City Council approved their 2026 general budget and tax levy at their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton is excited to announce that they approved no new tax increases for their residents this year. Bolton says the council also had further discussion about a rental ordinance. In other city…
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