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Eidem Field Day is Thursday, NDSU Field Day postponed to next week  

This Thursday there’s going to be a plot tour at the Eidem farm near Glyndon and Felton. Field Day Host, and presenter Trent Eidem tells us more about what he has planned for his field day this year.  Earlier this week, R&J News told you about a plot tour NDSU Extension was going to hold…
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August 6, 2025 0

Back to School season at the Ulen Hitterdal School 

School is under a month away at the Ulen Hitterdal School District. Ulen Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson says he’s excited to get kids back in the building, for what is his first year in the District.  Avery also highlighted a couple of events that Ulen Hitterdal will be holding before the start of…
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August 6, 2025 0

Hillsboro City Commission approves Preliminary Budget 

The Hillsboro City Commission approved a preliminary budget at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more.  Eggermont says there was also a lengthy discussion regarding funding for the Hillsboro Fire Hall, which is expected to break ground this fall.  There was a discussion about the dedication of tax proceeds…
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August 6, 2025 0

Area agencies seeking people to enter the law enforcement profession 

It’s no secret that there’s a shortage of law enforcement officers in Minnesota, and most agencies across Minnesota are recruiting for new officers. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve says he’d definitely recommend a career in law enforcement, and he speaks of some of the benefits of going into the field.   Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall…
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August 6, 2025 0

Fargo National Cemetery to hold Spirit of 45 Commemoration next week 

The Fargo National Cemetery will be hosting a Spirit of 45 Commemoration event next week, and all are invited. Brandy Pyle of the Fargo National Cemetery tells us more about this event, and its history.  Pyle speaks more on the significance of this event, and explains why she feels it important to continue to honor…
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August 6, 2025 0

Benedictine ATV Fun Run a Success

Benedictine Living Community held their annual ATV Fun Run this weekend. Benedictine Ada Foundation Director Cassie Visser is happy to announce that this year’s event was a massive success.  Visser says they will be putting the money raised from the event to good use.  Visser also took time to thank everybody for their continued support…
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August 6, 2025 0

Space Pirates Coming To Fosston

FOSSTON, MN—The Aurora Center for the Arts in Fosston will be putting on a musical this week.  Kirby Vossler, the musical’s director, tells us about “Space Pirates.” Vossler tells us how to get tickets. Space Pirates will be performed Thursday and Friday nights at 7 and Saturday afternoon at 3 at the Aurora Center for…
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August 6, 2025 0

Grassland CRP Deadline Approaching

Time is running out for farmers to enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program, or CRP.  Crystal Dibley, county executive director for Mahnomen and Becker Counties, talks about the CRP program. Dibley tells us how to sign up for the Grassland CRP program. There’s also more information on Grassland CRP at: http://fsa.usda.gov


August 6, 2025 0

Fertile City Council Meets

FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council held a special meeting Tuesday morning.  Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew tells us about the meeting. Nephew tells us how many candidates will be interviewed. Fair Meadow Nursing Home, which is owned by the City of Fertile, hasn’t had a permanent administrator since Angie Leiting resigned under pressure in June of…
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August 5, 2025 0

Ranier Days 2025 at Loony’s Brew

With Ranier Days beginning on Thursday, August 7th a local bartender from Loony’s Brew joined us for our Let’s Talk About It program. This is Taylor, telling us about everything going on for Ranier Days 2025.


August 5, 2025 0