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Sen. Johnson On Possible Special Session

Yesterday, Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks spoke to R&J News about the possibility of a special session in the State Legislature.  Voters might wonder what would happen if no bill would advance in the Legislature.  Senator Johnson had this to say. Governor Tim Walz has dropped hints about calling a…
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September 12, 2025 0

Area Soybean Crop Update 

Plot tour season is mostly over for the region, which means that focus is shifting toward the upcoming fall soybean, corn, and sugar beet harvests. Jay Merkens of Mustang Seeds shares some of his takeaways from area tours, and tells us what it could mean for harvest.  When asked if soybean harvest will start before…
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September 12, 2025 0

HEDC puts $150,000 toward Riverwalk development

The Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation has invested $150,000 into drawing home builders to the Riverwalk area in Hillsboro. Dustin Nagel from the HEDC fills us in on the grant program and incentives for home builders to come to Riverwalk. Nagel adds why developing the Riverwalk area is so important to not just the HEDC, but…
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September 11, 2025 0

Farm & Field Show – 9/10/2025

Harrison Weber Darci Kitchell Mike Nelson Sarah Lovas Beth (Amity) Tom Pavel Brian Fuder Kris Brekken David Habedank Jay Merkens James LaPlante


September 11, 2025 0

Karlstad Woman Injured In 2 Vehicle Crash

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN—A woman from Karlstad was injured in a two vehicle collision Thursday morning in Marshall County.  The Minnesota State Patrol says the accident happened just after 9am at the intersection of US Highway 59 and Marshall County Road 6.  A car going south on 59 driven by 71-year-old Julie Wollin of Karlstad collided…
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September 11, 2025 0

Sheriff’s Office Contract going well, Nuisance improving in Twin Valley 

The City of Twin Valley is approaching its first year under a policing contract with the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, after having to fold its city department due to staffing shortages. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton, who tells us how he thinks the partnership with the…
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September 11, 2025 0

Mary Poppins Jr coming to Ada Borup West, students becoming more involved in schools future 

The Ada Borup West Theatre has officially announced its next musical production! Ada Borup West Musical Director and Elementary Principal is excited to announce that the theatre department will be bringing us their rendition of “Mary Poppins Jr” later this year.  Like most school districts, Ada Borup West is always looking for ways to improve,…
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September 11, 2025 0

MN Sen. Johnson On A Possible Special Session

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has talked about calling a special session in response to the recent shooting at Annunciation Church School in Minneapolis that killed two children.  Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks spoke about the proposed special session. Johnson was asked if the DFL party would have enough votes to get…
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September 11, 2025 0

Parents encouraged to check on their child’s car seat 

Norman-Mahnomen Public Health recently held a car seat checkup event, and a worrying trend was discovered during the event. Ashley Braun of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says a vast majority of car seats  were being misused.  Braun says it’s also important for parents to get their child’s car seat checked, because Minnesota recently had new…
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September 11, 2025 0

Mahnomen School offering weekly ECFE Classes 

The Mahnomen ECFE program has officially kicked off, and the school is offering free weekly classes for the next six weeks. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about this program.  School safety has been a major focus for schools across Minnesota after the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Pederson says school…
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September 11, 2025 0