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With cold temperatures ahead, parents encouraged make sure children are dressed for the weather

Temperatures have been very cold the last couple days, and they won’t be getting warmer anytime soon. For this reason, Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says it’s important for parents to make sure their kids are properly dressed for the weather, especially those older students, who are often unprepared for the cold.  On top…
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January 21, 2026 0

Ulen-Hitterdal Students To Attend UND Music Event

ULEN, MN—Some Ulen-Hitterdal music students will be going to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks Friday for a special event.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson has the details. You can hear the latest Ulen-Hitterdal School News Monday afternoons at 1:05 on KRJB 106.5 FM.


January 21, 2026 0

Area legislators attend Red River Watershed Management Board Open House 

The Red River Watershed Management Board held a legislative open house as a part of their monthly meeting on Tuesday, and a number of our area state legislators were in attendance, including Minnesota Senator Rob Kupec.  (DFL-Moorhead) In a conversation with R&J News’s Kevin Kochmann, Kupec spoke more about his takeaways from the visit. Minnesota…
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January 20, 2026 0

North Dakota Special Session Starts Wednesday

BISMARCK, ND—North Dakota lawmakers will be in Bismarck Wednesday for a special session.  State Representative Mike Beltz of Hillsboro tells us what will be covered at the special session. Beltz talked more about the school meals proposal. Beltz says the special session should be over by Friday.


January 20, 2026 0

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January 20, 2026 0

Student privacy a priority at the Fosston School District

Student privacy has been a hot topic in Minnesota over the last couple weeks, with the ongoing statewide immigration enforcement campaign. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk talks more about what’s happening across the state, and makes it clear that the school will not share any private information on students, without the proper court paperwork.  While it…
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January 20, 2026 0

Norman County 4H seeing high participation numbers 

Norman County is home to multiple 4H Chapters, and those individual chapters are seeing high participation numbers, especially in their high school age groups. Norman County 4H Coordinator Linda Houglum is excited to say that they are sending a big number of students to BLUE in the coming weeks, which is centered around building leaders…
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January 20, 2026 0

Its National Energy Saving Week

Its National Energy Saving Week, and energy cooperatives across the nation are encouraging their members to do their part in conserving our energy resources. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric in Mahnomen says one of the best ways to save energy is to invest in more efficient systems, especially as rebates may be available to…
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January 20, 2026 0

Sugarbeet update with ASGA President Neil Rockstad 

Congress recently passed the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, and $1 billion dollars will be allocated to the specialty crop sector, which includes sugarbeets. American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA) President Neil Rockstad says ASGA is still unsure of how much assistance sugar will get through this.  Rockstad says assistance is helpful as we are in trying…
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January 20, 2026 0

Anglers reminded to keep the ice clean 

Ice Fishing season is underway, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to make sure they do their part in keeping our waters free of trash. Minnesota DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson says you could face heavy fines for failing to keep your site clean.  Olson also reminds anglers about the new…
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January 20, 2026 0