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Fertile City Council meets 

The Fertile City Council met for their December meeting Monday night. The council finalized their budget/levy for 2024. Fertile Administrator Lisa Liden tells us what the council decided.  The City is also looking for volunteers and applications from people interested in a position at the environmental center for the winter.  Liden says that they do…
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December 12, 2023 0

Minnesota Budget Situation

Last week, Minnesota economic officials said the state would have a $2.4 billion surplus for the budget year that ends in June 2025.  State Senator Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks says he disagrees with that assessment and foresees a deficit by June 2025.  Johnson tells R&J News the State Legislature needs to take action…
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December 11, 2023 0

Sugar Prices

FARGO, ND—Rising sugar prices have sugar beet growers thinking life is sweet.  Neil Rockstad of the Red River Valley Growers Association tells R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier why sugar prices are high. Rockstad was attending Thursday’s annual meeting of American Crystal Sugar in Fargo. 


December 11, 2023 0

Mahnomen Santa Train

Kids in Mahnomen will get to see Santa Claus this coming Thursday.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us St. Nick will be on the Holiday Train. The CPKC Railroad, which is sponsoring the Holiday Train, will also make a donation to a local food shelf.  CPKC has raised more than $22.5 million for community…
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December 11, 2023 0

Wash Your Hands

With cold and flu season here or almost upon us, Norman-Mahnomen public health RN Kelsey Merkens reminds us of a simple way to stay healthy this winter. Merkens also reminds you to get a flu shot.  While vaccinations don’t guarantee you won’t get the flu, vaccinations have been shown to reduce the severity of illness. 


December 11, 2023 0

Hall-O-Daze Bazaar

Freedom Christian Academy in Erskine is at it again- this time with a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday December16th. Event Coordinator Lexi Peterson shares what you can expect at the event: Peterson and the rest of the organizers really wanted to create a shopping event for adults and children alike and bring something new and unique…
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December 11, 2023 0

Benedictine Ceiling Track Project Update

The Benedictine Foundation is busy at work as they continue to raise money for their ongoing ceiling track project. Benedictine Foundation development director Cassie Visser says that they will be needing to raise more money after they received some disappointing news.  Visser also explained why these ceiling tracks are needed at the facility.  For more…
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December 11, 2023 0

Norman County Commissioners meet 

The Norman County Commissioners met for their first of three meetings on Thursday. Commission Chair Steve Bommersbach says it was a busy meeting for the commission and that one topic discussed was the latest news from Norman County Soil and Water. Bommersbach said they also had a report from the Norman County Recorders Office.  Bommarsbach…
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December 11, 2023 0

Trends In Christmas

Annika from the Furniture Gallery in Baudette, discusses the trends in Seasonal Decor, for the Holiday as well as this winter.


December 10, 2023 0

A Lesson In Giving and the Power of Silence

Marshall, Mason, and their mother Lisa, joined me in the Studio as I saw they drop off toys for the Salvation Army toy giveaway. This interview will melt your heart.


December 10, 2023 0