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Ada Borup West School District lays out District goals for 2026 and beyond 

The Ada Borup West School District has been having lengthy discussions about their future over the last couple months, and the school board has officially put their goals in writing. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says the district’s goals range anywhere from better communication between the district and community, and increasing student involvement in…
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September 12, 2025 0

Sen. Johnson On Possible Special Session

Yesterday, Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks spoke to R&J News about the possibility of a special session in the State Legislature.  Voters might wonder what would happen if no bill would advance in the Legislature.  Senator Johnson had this to say. Governor Tim Walz has dropped hints about calling a…
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September 12, 2025 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Update 

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is warning people of a new scam that has been targeting residents in Polk County. Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland tells us more about this scam, and what you should do if you’re the target of a scam.  Norland says this is one of the most dangerous times of…
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September 12, 2025 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board approves preliminary levy 

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board approved their preliminary levy at their meeting on Wednesday night. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more.  Flaten says the district has also reached a deal with their teachers union, as well as approved a few hirings.  Under his superintendent report, Flaten says he also gave an enrollment update,…
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September 12, 2025 0

Area Soybean Crop Update 

Plot tour season is mostly over for the region, which means that focus is shifting toward the upcoming fall soybean, corn, and sugar beet harvests. Jay Merkens of Mustang Seeds shares some of his takeaways from area tours, and tells us what it could mean for harvest.  When asked if soybean harvest will start before…
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September 12, 2025 0

HEDC puts $150,000 toward Riverwalk development

The Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation has invested $150,000 into drawing home builders to the Riverwalk area in Hillsboro. Dustin Nagel from the HEDC fills us in on the grant program and incentives for home builders to come to Riverwalk. Nagel adds why developing the Riverwalk area is so important to not just the HEDC, but…
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September 11, 2025 0

Farm & Field Show – 9/10/2025

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September 11, 2025 0

Karlstad Woman Injured In 2 Vehicle Crash

MARSHALL COUNTY, MN—A woman from Karlstad was injured in a two vehicle collision Thursday morning in Marshall County.  The Minnesota State Patrol says the accident happened just after 9am at the intersection of US Highway 59 and Marshall County Road 6.  A car going south on 59 driven by 71-year-old Julie Wollin of Karlstad collided…
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September 11, 2025 0

Sheriff’s Office Contract going well, Nuisance improving in Twin Valley 

The City of Twin Valley is approaching its first year under a policing contract with the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, after having to fold its city department due to staffing shortages. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton, who tells us how he thinks the partnership with the…
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September 11, 2025 0

Mary Poppins Jr coming to Ada Borup West, students becoming more involved in schools future 

The Ada Borup West Theatre has officially announced its next musical production! Ada Borup West Musical Director and Elementary Principal is excited to announce that the theatre department will be bringing us their rendition of “Mary Poppins Jr” later this year.  Like most school districts, Ada Borup West is always looking for ways to improve,…
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September 11, 2025 0