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Call before you dig 

Spring has arrived, and with the temperatures expected to rise over the coming weeks, outdoor project season is also getting underway. If you’re going to be starting a spring project that requires digging, Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric reminds you to call before you dig.  Houdek says it’s important to call as they can…
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May 14, 2026 0

Itasca State Park holding numerous events over next couple of weeks 

It’s going to be a busy couple of weeks at Itasca State Park, as they will be holding a number of events and programs over the next couple of weekends. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says this busy stretch will kick off with a  scavenger hunt this weekend.  Things will really start to pick…
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May 14, 2026 0

Norman County Sheriff promoting law enforcement as a career opportunity 

It’s National Police Week, and in celebration, Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall is promoting law enforcement as a career opportunity to area youth and residents. Sheriff Fall says that law enforcement can be a very rewarding career, that gives you an opportunity to serve your local communities. Fall says another benefit about a career in…
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May 14, 2026 0

City of Hillsboro Spring Reminders 

The City of Hillsboro is changing up its billing system, which means that some residents who have previously enrolled in budget pay will have to re register for a new payment plan. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont explains.  Eggermont also took a moment to remind people about the city’s lawn care and blight rules. People…
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May 14, 2026 0

MN House passes bill requiring safeguards for underage social media users

The Minnesota Legislative session is in its final days, and earlier this week, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed House File 4138 which aims to protect our children by implementing safeguards for underage social media users, by targeting things like addictive features, and paid advertisement. During the House Floor Session on Tuesday, Representative Kristin Robbins…
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May 14, 2026 0

Ada Borup West students compete at State Visual Art Competition 

Earlier this month, a pair of Ada Borup West students had the opportunity to compete at the Minnesota State Visual Art Competition in Plymouth. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Tiplett had an opportunity to tag along to the competition, which she says went really well.  Triplett says being able to see the visual arts…
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May 14, 2026 0

Norman County East FFA holds chapter banquet 

The Norman County East FFA Chapter officially put a close on their 2025/2026 season with their Chapter Banquet and Awards Ceremony. Norman County East FFA Advisor Hannah Baumgartner says the banquet was a great way to acknowledge all of their accomplishments from the year, while also introducing their chapter leadership for next year.  2025/2026 was…
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May 13, 2026 0

ND Fallen Peace Officer Highway

If you drive along North Dakota State Highway 200, you’ll now see signs honoring North Dakota law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.  The North Dakota Fallen Peace Officer Memorial Highway was dedicated Wednesday.  One of those honored officers is Norman County native Cody Holte, who was killed in the line of…
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May 13, 2026 0

Complaint Against Fertile Mayor Dropped

FERTILE, MN—A complaint against Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew was apparently settled at Monday night’s Fertile City Council meeting.  Nephew tells R&J News what happened at the meeting. Also at Monday’s meeting, the Fertile City Council approved a new wage scale for the city-owned Fair Meadow Nursing Home, as well as several items regarding the Polk…
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May 13, 2026 0