Farm & Field 7-17-2025
Old Sayings Dr Mark Botel Jermey Sather Steve Dalen Austin Lien Jacob Fjeld Lindsey Pease Jim Anderson Ian McRae Angie Peltier
Hillsboro School Board Meets
HILLSBORO, ND—The Hillsboro School Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday. Superintendent Jon Dryburgh goes over some of the items that were discussed. Tuesday’s meeting was also an organizational meeting where a new Board president was elected. The Hillsboro School Board was short one member after Dr. Carly Theis was hired as Hillsboro High School…
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Lots of success at Ada Ag
A few months back, R&J News told you about the change in ownership at Ada Ag, formerly known as Ada Feed and Seed. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier had the opportunity to follow up with Ada Ag owner Mark Jirik, who tells us how things have been in his fist couple months of ownership. You…
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With school/sports fast approaching, parents encouraged to get appointments scheduled
School is still over a month away, but it’s never too early to start getting your child’s appointments and exams scheduled, before clinics start to get backed up. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says that one appointment some kids will have to complete is a sports physical. Merkens says some children, and teens…
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Flom Farm Fest Sneak Peak
The 21st annual Flom Farm Fest celebration kicks off next week. Event representative Christina Lien gives us a sneak peak into some of Friday’s festivities, including the ever popular dance at Flom Hall. The fun doesn’t end there as Lien also gives us a look into some of Saturday’s activities. More information regarding Flom Farm…
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Win-E-Mac School board has further discussion on potential operating referendum
The Win-E-Mac School Board held further discussions about a potential operating referendum at their meeting on Tuesday night. Superintendent Aaron Cook recaps what was discussed, and how the school board will be moving forward. Cook says the school board also approved the hiring of a new teacher. Lastly, Cook says the school board also approved…
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Northwest Water Carnival wraps up this weekend
The 89th Annual Northwest Water Carnival continues in Detroit Lakes this weekend, before wrapping up on sunday. April Asleson of the Detroit Lakes Jaycees previews some of the activities taking place on Friday. Asleson also gave us a look into this weekend’s events and activities happening across Detroit Lakes. More information and a full schedule…
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Fraud & Scam Prevention With Cori Horton
Cori Horton, alongside Senior LinkAge Line will have a presentation at Backus discussing fraud and scams and how to avoid them. Every year, millions of people are targeted by scammers. These criminals try to trick people into giving them money, personal information, or access to their bank accounts. Understanding common scams and knowing what to…
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Thunderbird Lodge and Rainy Lake Resort Sells for $3.2M
The Rainy Lake Resort and Thunderbird Lodge are no longer for sale! As announced earlier this week, Rainy Lake’s only year-round resort was just sold for $3.2 million to the duo of Joe Mershon and Jamie Traska. We got in touch with Barry “Woody” Woods of Move It Real Estate Group who was the listing…
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