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Three retail service stations in the region are among 16 that will receive grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to increase access to sales of motor fuels that contain at least 15 percent ethanol. Kenny’s Tire and Auto of Bemidji and the Sabin C Store will both receive $199,000 grants, while Station 59 in…
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In April, a team from Essentia Health-Ada went to the Dominican Republic with Haiti Eye Mission to help provide critical eye care. Angie Skyberg was one of those from Ada who made the trip. Skyberg says they were able to help many people. Skyberg tells R&J News she would be interested in making a similar…
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Left-hander Ethan Opsahl struck out 15 batters and drove in three runs with a pair of hits as the Ada A’s finished League play Sunday with a 6-4 victory over the Sabin Mets at Tony Sipe Field. After allowing a pair of unearned runs in the first inning, Ada got one back in the home…
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SHELLY, MN—The annual Shelly Days celebration takes place this weekend. Elizabeth Cakebread, treasurer of the Shelly Community Club, says Saturday is going to be a busy day. That cornhole tournament is a new event for Shelly Days. Cakebread says there will be more going on Saturday night. On Sunday, there will be a community worship…
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Corporate sponsorship has become a big part of American life. At Thursday’s Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting, Superintendent Aaron Cook gave a big thank you to those corporate sponsors that have supported the school. Also at Thursday’s meeting, Cook says replacing the track at the Johnson Sports Complex will start sooner, rather than later. Cook also…
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At Monday night’s meeting, the Hillsboro City Commission discussed making changes in its public works department. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont explains. Eggermont says the City hasn’t had any luck finding qualified applicants to fill the public works director position, so the Commission is putting the search on hold for now. Also at Monday’s…
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Despite a late rally, the Ada A’s four game winning streak came to an end Wednesday night as the Moorhead Brewers defeated the A’s 6-5 at Tony Sipe Field. The A’s opened the scoring in the third inning on a Beau Fetting rbi single and added another run on an error. The A’s lead lasted…
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There’s going to be a suicide awareness training Thursday morning in Fosston. Ag Mental Health Specialist Monica McConkey will lead the training. McConkey says when it comes to mental health, anyone can make a difference. This suicide awareness training will be Thursday from 8:30am to 12:30pm at the Firefly Center in Fosston. Pre-registration is…
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Earlier this week, Minnesota State Senator Steve Green of Fosston spoke on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program about abortion legislation in Minnesota over the last two years. Green says some protections were removed by Democrats who held the majority in the Minnesota House and Senate. Green says in this year’s session there was an attempt…
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Bobby Bryant found his way to the football and the end zone. Now, he’s making his way to the Vikings Ring of Honor. The cornerback who recorded two interceptions and a touchdown in the 1973 and 1976 NFC Championship Games will become the 28th inductee, third defensive back and first cornerback in the Vikings Ring of Honor. A…
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