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The Waubun School Board met for their monthly board meeting this week. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth recaps some agenda topics that were discussed at the meeting. There was also a large amount of new policies from the latest legislative session that were updated. Spaeth highlights some of these new policies. For the latest news regarding…
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ST. PAUL, MN—The number of deaths from drug overdoses in Minnesota dipped slightly from 2021 to 2022. The Minnesota Department of Health says there were 1343 overdose deaths in the state in 2022, compared to 1356 in 2021. But the number of deaths from fentanyl continues to rise in Minnesota, accounting for 92 percent of…
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The Becker County Sheriff’s Office is looking for assistance in locating a stolen 2016 Ford Econoline Sunseeker Motorhome that was stolen during the overnight hours of Wednesday, October 18 into the morning of Thursday, October 19. The motorhome is burgundy, grey, and white in color. The sheriff’s office says it was taken from a residence…
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is looking for exhibitors for the 2024 Minnesota Organic Conference which is the only statewide conference on organic agriculture. The Minnesota Organic Conference and its 80-booth trade show will take place on January 11 and 12, 2024, at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. The conference offers keynote…
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The Fosston School Board met on Monday for their regular meeting. One topic that was highlighted was some great work done by the students at Magelssen Elementary School in regards to their Pennies for Pencils program. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk discusses recaps this presentation. Selk says that they also received the results from their annual…
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The Ada-Borup-West Elementary has a full schedule heading into next week as they will be bringing awareness to Spina Bifida throughout the week. Ada-Borup-West Elementary Principal Bree Tripplett shares more details. The Ada-Borup-West Elementary and High School are also holding a book drive for Shock and Awe. Triplett also gave an update on how things…
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It might not feel like it but the holiday season is fast approaching and that means that the Norman County Salvation Army is approaching their busiest time of the year. One program that they are busy with is the Angel Tree Christmas Gift Program which has its application deadline set for next week. Norman County…
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When the harvest season is finished, many farmers will be applying anhydrous ammonia, or NH3, to their fields. While anhydrous ammonia is an effective fertilizer, it can also be very dangerous. Jane Boerboom, a facilities management unit supervisor with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, talks about the dangers of anhydrous ammonia. Boerboom says you should…
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Red River Valley Co-Op Power is celebrating the grand opening of their new facility in Halstad today from 12:00pm to 3:30pm. Red River Valley Co-Op Power CEO Rich Whitcomb highlights what people can expect from the open house. The new facility is located at 109 2nd Ave E in Halstad. Whitcomb also appeared on the…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier gives an update on the sugar beet harvest after American Crystal Sugar’s big announcement. Revier also says that this is a record breaking harvest for American Crystal Sugar. For the latest news in area agriculture go to rjbroadcasting.com