Rockstad discusses American Sugar Beet Growers Association meeting
R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier is in Orlando Florida for the American Sugar Beet Growers Association meeting, and caught up with Incoming Sugar Beet Growers President and Ada native Neil Rockstad. Rockstad has been in Orlando for the last few days and recaps some highlights from the meeting so far. Revier and Rockstad also talked…
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Get to Know Traill County’s Newest Veterans Service Officer
Traill County’s newest Veterans Service Officer has settled into her new role. La Lynda Blotsky was hired late last year after the resignation of the former VSO, Sheri Pearlstein. Blotsky says her family history serves as motivation for the position. Blotsky says she’s hoping to help veterans seek even the most basic, but often overlooked,…
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Fischbach calls for the delisting of gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act
Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach co-signed a letter to House Leadership and Appropriations Committee leadership requesting any FY2024 spending package include the delisting of the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act. In the release announcing this letter Fischbach said: “State governments are fully qualified to responsibly manage gray wolf populations and are better able to meet…
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Former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President not confident in passing of a new farm bill
It’s February and the House of Representatives have made little to no progress on passing a new farm bill. Former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Don Schiefelbein says he is not confident in a new farm bill being passed this year due to it being an election year. Schiefelbein explained what he as a cattle…
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Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association seeking new members
The Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association is seeking new members. Corn and Soybean Growers President Corey Hanson says being a part of the organization can help make real changes in the agriculture industry and your community. People interested in joining are encouraged to contact Corey Hanson at cmhanson@outlook.com or any of the Norman…
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Sno Daze Week at the Waubun School
It’s Sno Daze week at the Waubun school which means that students have a full week of fun planned. Sno Daze Candidate Thea Bevins says the week kicks off Monday morning with the Sno Daze Coronation. The Sno Daze Court also includes a prince and princess candidate. The students representing their classes are: 7th Grade:…
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Hillsboro Public Schools Begin Superintendent Finalist Interviews Today
Interviews for the next superintendent of Hillsboro Public Schools begin today. The three finalists are: Hillsboro Elementary Principal, Jon Dryburgh; Lake Park Audubon High School Assistant Principal, Ben Hannasch; and Park River Area High School Principal, Frank Justin. Today’s interview is with Frank Justin. The interview is open to the public, beginning at 3pm in…
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Bagley Takes First Place at Section 8A One Act Play Competition
Bagley High School hosted the Section 8A One Act Play Competition on Saturday with eight schools performing their plays. First place went to Bagley with their show, a cutting and adaptation of William Shakespeare’s comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” directed by Marilyn Hood. Second place went to Crookston for their production of “The Inexplicable Chaos…
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Mahnomen County Courthouse Project Update
Mahnomen County has been busy with their Courthouse renovation and while the outdoor project is complete there’s still lots of work that needs to be done on the inside including the courtroom. Mahnomen County Administrator Updates us on the courtroom renovation project. For the Full conversation with Holl go to rjbroadcasting.com and click Kaleidoscope under…
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