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Mother nature giving producers “a wild ride” this spring 

Spreading, and fertilizing  season is officially underway for growers across certain portions of the Red River Valley, but for some growers mother nature has taken them on a wild ride this spring. Mike Nelson of CHS West Central in Ada says some area producers have been able to get in the field, but some haven’t. …
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May 1, 2026 0

Rep Gander On Minnesota’s Economy

ST. PAUL, MN— Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander speaking to R&J News following Governor Tim Walz’s State of the State speech earlier this week.  The East Grand Forks Republican compared Minnesota’s economy from the time before Walz took office and the current situation. Gander was talking about a bill he proposed that would help Minnesota…
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May 1, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Thursday 4/30/2026

A new annual report says Minnesota’s clean energy sector continues to show strong momentum, despite recent challenges.The 2026 factsheet from Clean Energy Economy Minnesota says zero-carbon sources supplied 55 percent of the state’s electricity last year, marking the sixth straight year they provided the majority of power.State energy officials say battery storage technology is becoming…
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April 30, 2026 0

Itasca State Park holding numerous events for Fishing Opener & Mothers Day 

Next weekend is the Minnesota Fishing Opener, and Mothers Day weekend, and Itasca State Park will be holding a number of events in conjunction with the two holidays. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more.  Cox says if you wanted to do some fishing in the park, there are some lakes where…
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April 30, 2026 0

Sugarbeet Root Maggot projection 

The 2026 Sugarbeet Planting season is just about here, and Dr Mark Botel of NDSU Extension’s Department of Entomology is reminding growers to have an insect management plan in place.  Botel says it’s important to have a plan in place, as it’s easier to be proactive before planting, than reactive after your crop is in…
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April 30, 2026 0

Norman County Fair holding annual Syttende Mai dinner on Sunday

The Norman County Fair will be holding their annual Syttende Mai Potato Dumpling Dinner on Sunday, and all are invited to come and celebrate Norwegian heritage. Norman County Fairboard member Amy Germolus tells us more about the event.  Germolus says the dinner doubles as a fundraiser for the fair, and she explains how the funds…
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April 30, 2026 0

Ada Borup West Prom is Saturday 

The Ada Borup West Prom is set for Saturday, and the post prom committee has been hard at work to make sure the students have a night they will never forget. Committee members Tara Jensen and Brianna Eggen say they will be changing things up this year, and implementing some old Norman County West traditions. …
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April 30, 2026 0

Fine Arts programs shining at Hillsboro High School 

The Hillsboro Speech team recently competed at the North Dakota State Speech Competition this past weekend, and they represented Hillsboro well. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says they are all super proud of what the speech team was able to accomplish this year.  To close out the season, Theis says the speech team will…
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April 30, 2026 0

With agriculture policy and finance bill stalled, Paraquat ban a Non-Starter for GOP  

The Minnesota agriculture policy and finance bill is currently stalled in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and House Republicans are putting their foot in the ground in the opposition of a Paraquat that’s being pushed by Democrats in the house. Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Co-Chair Paul Anderson says the GOP sees the ban as a…
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April 30, 2026 0