Falls Broncos Homecoming Band
I met with the Falls Broncos High School Band while they were playing at the Pepfest for Homecoming.
Falls Bronco Homecoming
I met with the Student Council of the Falls High School to discuss the selection process of Homecoming Royalty.
Farm Bill Update and how a potential shutdown affects it
Russell Group President Randy Russell discussed the potential government shutdown and how it could affect the new farm bill that has yet to pass in the House of Representatives. Russell gives an update on what’s happening in DC. Russell also gave a timeline of when a new deal will have to be reached. Russell also…
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Fertile Community Club hosting Fall Craft Show
The Fertile Community Club will be hosting their 35th annual Fall Craft Show this Saturday at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Event organizer Stacy Erickson tells us what people can expect to see at this show. The Craft Show begins at 9:00 am in the industrial building at the Polk County Fair Grounds and runs till…
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Governor Walz Announces Over $23 Million For Economic Development in Greater Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced on Wednesday that 36 cities across the state of Minnesota would receive nearly $24 million dollars in Small City Development Program Grants. The grants will be used for residential and commercial property rehabilitation, upgrading public facilities, and other economic development projects. These grants are awarded to Minnesota cities with fewer…
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Confined Spaces In Agriculture
With this being National Farm Safety and Health Week, R&J News has been covering several daily themes. Today’s topic is one that comes up from time to time in a newscast–confined spaces in agriculture. Megan Schossow is outreach director for the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center. On Friday, we’ll wrap up our series…
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City of Halstad asking residents to conserve water
The City of Halstad issued a voluntary water conservation notice on Wednesday in order to combat the drought that’s affecting the area. Lucas Spaeth with the Halstad Municipal Utilities discusses this notice and what it means for Halstad residents. This is a voluntary notice so Halstad residents aren’t required to reduce their water usage but…
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ABW Homecoming Court
Congratulations to the members of the 2023 Ada-Borup-West Homecoming Court. King candidates are: Brennen Fetting, Lance Kritzberger, Sam Melting, Cameron Spaeth and Charlie Scholl. The queen candidates are: Holly Flom, Izabel Marcussen, Sarah Prodzinski, Callie Solseng and Alex Tinjum. Ada-Borup-West’s Homecoming coronation will take place at the Cougars’ home football game against Lake Park-Audubon September…
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OB Meeting with Essentia Spurs Controversy
City Council met in special session on Tuesday night in Fosston. Due to the overwhelming support, the city moved the location to the New Journey Church in Fosston. The meeting was held with Essentia West Market Executives to speak to the community about their plans to discontinue OB services at the Fosston hospital. Executives argue…
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4-H Outdoor Adventure Days
Norman, Mahnomen, and Polk County 4-H will be hosting an Outdoor Adventure Day on Sunday, September 24 at the Waubun School Forest. Mahnomen County Extension Educator Rebekah Donner has the details. While registration for this event is closed Mahnomen County 4-H does have some more events coming up, and hopes to do more Outdoor Adventure…
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