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The 2025 Bronco Athletics Hall of Fame is being held on Saturday, May 3rd and it is an event that honors and recognizes the athletic success of the Alumni of International Falls High School. We were able to reach out to some of the inductees, such as Jim Knapp of the Class of 1972. Jim,…
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One area school district’s loss is another one’s gain. The Northern Cass School Board Wednesday hired Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler to be their new superintendent. Baesler will succeed Dr. Cory Steiner, who will take over as superintendent of the Fargo School District this summer. Baesler spoke to R&J Broadcasting’s Kevin Kochmann this morning.…
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Presented by: Allen Haugo (Waubun Area Farmer) Ashok Chanda (University of Minnesota Extension) Austin Germolus (Borup Farmer) Old Barnes Todd Blilie (Moorhead area Farmer) Blake Youngren (Hefty Seeds) Steve Dalen (Steve Dalen Farmland Sales) Dave Steen (Ada Area Farmer) Sam Haugen (Fertile Garden Center) Joe Hastings (American Crystal Sugar)
Many years ago, a humble Minnesota logger made a decision that would greatly affect black bears and the attitudes people have towards this often-misunderstood animal. It was then that Vince Shute chose to stop shooting the bears that broke into his cabins. He tried a more peaceful approach and the strategy worked – no more…
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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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