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Hillsboro Community Choir back for 20th year 

The Hillsboro Community Choir is back for their 20th straight year! Choir Director Linda Hawn shares the info for the Choir’s concert on Sunday.  Hawn also discussed the makeup of the choir and all the different groups and ensembles that will be performing.  Remember that the concert will begin at 7:00 pm at our Saviors…
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December 6, 2023 0

Garden Valley Technologies CEO discusses facts behind Capital Buyout Program 

Garden Valley Technologies announced the recipients of their first come first serve Capital Buyout Program that saw $3,098,288 get sent out to members of their cooperative. Garden Valley Technologies CEO Tim Brinkman tells us a little more about this Capital Buyout Program.  Brinkman says that there have also been a lot of questions about this…
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December 6, 2023 0

Ulen-Hitterdal FFA Students Win Honors In Crookston

Several students from the region took part in an FFA competition last Friday at the University of Minnesota-Crookston.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley tells R&J News some of his students took home prizes from that competition. You can hear the latest Ulen-Hitterdal School News Monday afternoons on KRJB 106.5 FM; and it’s also available…
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December 6, 2023 0

Ada City Council Meets 

The Ada City Council met for their December tonight. The big topic of the night was a discussion based around the creation of the School Resource Officer position and how the bill was going to be split between the City of Ada and the Ada Borup West School District. Ada Mayor John Hintz recaps what…
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December 6, 2023 0

Minnesota Flag and Seals Commission Picks new state seal 

The Minnesota Flag and Seals Commission have chosen their design for the new Minnesota State seal. The Commission announced on Tuesday that they unanimously voted to move forward design S224 as the basis for the next state seal of Minnesota. Design S225 features the state bird in a pose that signifies pride and energy. Waves…
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December 5, 2023 0

Santa Coming To Fertile

Fertile will be celebrating Santa Day this coming Saturday, December 9.  Stacy Erickson, president of the Fertile Community Club, has details. Once again, that’s this Saturday, December 9 at the Fertile Community Center.


December 5, 2023 0

Mayport Winterfest 

The Mayport Community Club will be holding their annual Winterfest celebration from December 7 through 9. Event organizer Cassie Braaten highlights some of the events that will be going on during their opening night on Thursday.  The fun continues into Friday afternoon with a full schedule of events for people of all ages.  For more…
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December 5, 2023 0

35th Annual Sox For Kids Benefit Auction 

The Hatton Men’s Club will be hosting this year’s 35th Annual Sox For Kids Benefit Auction on Saturday, December 9 starting at 6:00 in the Hatton Community Center. Benefit Representative Ben Cigelske highlights the event.  Cigelske also shared what their fundraising goal is and how much each individual child gets.  If you are interested in…
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December 5, 2023 0

Rydell and Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge Christmas Bird Count 

The Rydell and Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge welcomes you to attend the Annual Christmas Bird Count of Thursday, December 14. Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuge  Manager Gregg Knutsen tells us more about this bird watching event Even though a lot of Minnesota birds have migrated for the winter, Knutsen says there are still plenty…
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December 5, 2023 0

Minnesota DNR reminds ice fishers about ice safety 

As the Ice on Minnesota lakes and rivers continue to freeze over and ice fishers across the state start to take to the ice the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to stay on shore until there’s at least four inches of new, clear ice.  While 4 inches of new, clear ice is the…
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