BARNESVILLE, MN— R&J News has been keeping you updated about the construction on Highway 9 in Barnesville over the summer. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says you should expect periodic stops and long delays near the intersection of Highways 9 and 34. Starting on Friday, August 11, crews are starting a paving project on Highway…
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If you missed seeing Princess Kay of the Milky Way at the Norman County Fair last month, you’ll be able to see her Saturday at the Clay County Fair in Barnesville. James Kruise with the Clay County Fair Board says Rachel Rynda (pictured) will be at the fair in the afternoon. Kruise also talks about…
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It’s going to be another busy day Friday at the Clay County Fair in Barnesville. James Kruize of the Clay County Fair Board has some highlights. Also on Friday’s schedule is magician Tom Anderson, who will perform at 10am, noon and 3pm at the band shelter. And there will be glass blowing in the afternoon…
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Today’s the final day of the Clay County Fair in Barnesville. James Kruize of the Clay County Fair Board tells us today’s highlights. Also, the horse awards will be presented at 11:30 at the horse arena; the fair awards program is at noon at the band shelter; and there’s a fashion revue show at 3:00…
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This is opening day for the Clay County Fair in Barnesville. James Kruize with the Clay County Fair Board tells us what’s on today’s schedule. Kruize says there will also be a jigsaw puzzle contest at 5:30 at the 4-H Annex and bingo at the Lions Shelter from 6 to 11pm. Remember, with the road…
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If you’re planning to go to the Clay County Fair this weekend, you may need to take a different route. There’s been plenty of construction on Highway 9 through Barnesville and James Kruize with the Clay County Fair Board says you can get to the fairgrounds a different way. The Clay County Fair begins Thursday,…
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BARNESVILLE, MN—This is the day people who travel through Barnesville have been dreading. A road construction project on Highway 9 through the city of Barnesville begins today and will take about three months. Barnesville City Administrator Jeremy Cossette talks us through the project. Cossette says the Highway 9 project will be paid for by both…
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Three area school districts are among 114 that are receiving Farm to School grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Kate Seybold, a regional marketing specialist with the Department of Agriculture, explains what the grants are for. Seybold says a great deal of money is being awarded in this year’s Farm to School grants. The…
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Barnesville, MN — The City of Barnesville is welcoming its new City Administrator! Jeremy Cossette was hired on December 21st and had his first day on the job last week. Cossette, a resident of the city of Barnesville for the past 17 years, comes from a law enforcement background, but also a great deal of…
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Barnesville is gearing up for its 31st annual Potato Days festival Friday and Saturday. Potato Days will have a new executive director this year, with Jeff Swenson succeeding Theresa Olson. Swenson says he has a few new ideas for this year’s Potato Days. There will also be traditional favorites, like the potato peeling contest, a…
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