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The Hillsboro Business Association met for the first time in 2024, Wednesday. At the start of the meeting, the President’s role was vacant. By the end of the meeting, the HBA had two representatives in that role: Paul and Terra Provost of The Hillsboro Cafe. Terra Provost also operates Crossroads Vitality Natural Health. Terra shares…
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Itasca State Park will be hosting a pair of events this weekend with their Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Ski and Evening Under the Pines events. Itasca Lead Interpretive Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about these events and the changes that had to be made due to weather. Cox says after the Snowshoe and ski…
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The Minnesota based hunting group “Hunter for Hunters” have been catching headlines as hundreds of people from across the state have been attending their meetings that are calling for the deregulation of the wolf population that is under federal protection. “Hunters for Hunters” board member Steve Porter tells us more about the organization and why…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at Norman County Ag Day and caught up with Wayne Lee of Bennett Houglum Agency to discuss the crop insurance industry. Lee says that yields have been a major focus this time. Lee also discussed a new farm bill and explained what he thinks will be done,…
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Minnesota Republican Party Chairman David Hann and Deputy Chairwoman Donna Bergstrom denounced the new design for the Minnesota state flag and seal on Wednesday claiming that Minnesota Democrats are erasing Minnesota’s history. In a press release Hann said that “Minnesota’s state flag holds great historical importance and has united us by recognizing the people and…
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The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening. The council continued discussion on the property at 307 Broadway, currently owned by Riedhammer Masonry, LLC. The council’s initial offer to purchase the property for $3,000 was rejected by the owner. After further discussions weighing all the options, including proceeding with legal action instead of…
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BUXTON, ND—Wednesday’s Central Valley School Board meeting was a low key affair. Superintendent Jeremy Brandt tells us about two items that were approved. Brandt says the School Board also awarded a $500 stipend to music teacher Sam Sharpe for helping coach elementary school boys’ basketball.
The City of Gary met Wednesday night for their January city council meeting. Topics discussed during the meeting included employee raises, budget finalization, and fire contracts. Gary Mayor Buck Engen recaps what was decided. The Gary City Council will meet next on February 17.
The Sustainable Sheep and Fiber Community of Northern Minnesota (SSFC) will be hosting a “Fiber Gathering Under the Pines” on Friday in Gonvick from 1:00 to 3:00. Chairwoman of the SSFC tells us more about what this gathering entails. Kenney also took some time to explain what fiber art is. For more information go to…
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