Gonvick Pumpkin Days this Weekend
This weekend is the 30th annual Gonvick Pumpkin Days Celebration. Devin Aakre gives a rundown of the weekends happenings: and the fun doesn’t stop there: The weekend is full of activity, but at the center of it all is the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In and the coveted First Prize:
Bagley School Update
Bagley School Superintendent Erich Heise provides an update from the recent school board meeting that took place on September 18th: While declining enrollment continues to be an issue for many rural schools, Erich shares the districts pleasant surprise at an increase for the kindergarten classes and the need for a new hire: Erich and the…
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County Commissioner Weighs in on Waste Disposal
Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee was in studio to talk about Environmental Services involving the Incinerators in our areas. The Senate Board Meeting was held last month. A plan has been formed to align to the new laws affecting landfills across the state. The Bonding Request affects 9 counties in the project. Joan shares more:…
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Win-E-Mac School Update
Principal Kevin McKeever provides the public with an update for the Win-E-Mac school district. The beginning of the school year brings many changes for the district. One such change is a focus on an updated strategic plan. McKeever tells us more here: With recent changes in legislation, the Win-E-Mac school district focused on updating their…
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Grand Opening at Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston
On Thursday, Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston held their grand opening and ribbon cutting. R&J Ag reporter Nick Revier talked with a couple of the Crookston FFA members who were helping at the event. Tom Slunecka, CEO of the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council and Ag Management Solutions, talks about the crush plant’s value…
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Angie Leiting Lawsuit Filed In Polk County
Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. The complaint by former Fair Meadow Nursing Home administrator Angie Leiting has been filed in Polk County District Courts. Leiting, you’ll remember, is suing the City of Fertile, Mayor Dan Wilkens and Fair Meadow Nursing Home for allegedly forcing her to resign or be…
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Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion begins Friday
The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion is back for another year of celebration. This year is not your average year for the reunion as they will be putting the focus on some new exhibits that will make their first appearance at the reunion. Nick Nelson of the WMSTR has the details. Nelson also explained some…
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office teams up with MADD
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office will be teaming up with the organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) ahead of this upcoming Labor Day weekend. Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland explains this campaign. Norland also gives some tips on how people can avoid getting behind the wheel of a vehicle while intoxicated. More information on…
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