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The Mahnomen City Council approved a $20,000 resolution to the Mahnomen EDA at their meeting on Tuesday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther explains the reasoning for this resolution, and what the money is for. The Council also had discussions about their 2026 preliminary budget, and Guenther explains how budget talks are shaking up. The…
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The University of Minnesota Extension held a field day at the Corey Hanson Farm in rural Gary on Wednesday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance, and caught up with Extension Educator, and field day presenter Angie Peltier, who gives us a recap of this year’s event. Peltier says they also heard an update…
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On September 3rd, at 8:30am we had our monthly Aging Matters program with George and Sue Fraik, and Guest Gale Gagnier, a registered Death Doula. Gale speaks about a program coming up at Backus Community Center and much much more!
Despite being an unincorporated community with a tiny population, did you know that Rollag has its own University that has graduated thousands of people from across the world? Tom Hall is a founding member of the University of Rollag Steam School, and he tells us more about this program that is offered once per year…
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The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Museum in Crookston will be holding their annual Harvest Festival this weekend. Event representative Allen Dragseth tells us more about this event, and what’s all going on. Dragseth says this event is also a good opportunity to check out the museum’s collection of unique, and rare equipment. More information about…
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The Minnesota State Fair wrapped up Monday, and Norman County 4H had representation in the 4H General Encampment. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says her 4Hers represented Norman County well, and it was a huge success. Houglum also shared some of the results from this year’s general encampment. Houglum also spoke more on the…
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Over the summer, the State of North Dakota approved a measure that banned all student cell phone usage in schools statewide. While many praised the measure, many questioned how effective the ban would be. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says students have adjusted to the new rule well, and they’ve had no issues. As…
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The Good Samaritan Food Shelf in Twin Valley is currently accepting donations for their busy fall season. Nancy Crompton of the Good Samaritan Food Shelf says September is when food shelf traffic starts to get busy, and she explains how families in need can get the support they need this time of year. With the…
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