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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Norman-Mahnomen Public Health recently held a car seat checkup event, and a worrying trend was discovered during the event. Ashley Braun of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says a vast majority of car seats were being misused. Braun says it’s also important for parents to get their child’s car seat checked, because Minnesota recently had new…
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