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The first ever Norman County Spring Expo is still on for this Sunday at the Hendrum School Building. One of the Expo’s organizers, Ann Tommerdahl, says they’ve had to make a small change in the event. Another organizer, Dena Bishop, says there will be several vendors at the Spring Expo. The Norman County Spring Expo…
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At Tuesday’s Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting, Superintendent Aaron Cook gave an update on bills the Minnesota Legislature is considering…including the education budget. Also on Tuesday, the Ada-Borup-West School Board accepted the retirements of paraprofessionals Cindy Ramstad and Cindy Peterson, bus driver Curtis Bitker and Head of Buildings and Grounds Doug Slininger. The Board is also…
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HALSTAD, MN—Last month, the Halstad City Council was scheduled to talk about a turkey problem in the city…but the meeting was never held. First because of the weather, then because the rescheduled meeting conflicted with an Ada-Borup-West playoff basketball game. On Monday night, the Halstad City Council met and wild turkeys were talked about…according to…
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MAYVILLE, ND—A sandbag filling event will be held on Wednesday, April 12 to continue preparing for potential flooding conditions in Traill County. The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Those interested in volunteering are asked to check in at the Mayville Fire Hall. “With the potential for inclement weather on Thursday,…
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At Tuesday’s Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting, four long-time employees of the school district retired as of the end of the school year. ABW Superintendent Aaron Cook says the four have given many years to the district. Also on Tuesday, the Ada-Borup-West School Board accepted the resignations of Chaz Burgess as a social studies teacher and…
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A bill that’s being discussed at the Minnesota State Capitol would stop your Social Security benefits from being taxed. State Senator Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks says he’s in favor of cutting that tax. Johnson was speaking on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program, which airs weekday mornings at 9am.
Minnesota US Senator Tina Smith has introduced a bill that she says would keep foreign animal diseases from hurting agriculture producers. Smith was in Willmar Monday to hold a roundtable discussion on the farm bill, as well as bird flu.
Ulen-Hitterdal High School will perform “Disney’s High School Musical” this weekend. Cast member Arianna Aranda talks about her character. Actually, Arianna has the female lead in the musical. She tells us why we should go see Ulen-Hitterdal’s performance of “Disney’s High School Musical.” And the dates you should write down for “Disney’s High School Musical”…
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HALSTAD, MN–Who says prom is just for high schoolers? The Landmark in Halstad is holding an adult prom night this coming Saturday night. Sabrina Anderson, a member of the Landmark Committee, says the adult prom is a fundraiser for the Landmark. Anderson talks more about the event. She tells us what’s on the menu for…
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A Sunday morning fire at the Borup Bar remains under investigation. Ada Fire Chief Steve Petry tells R&J Broadcasting the State Fire Marshal is looking into the fire at the Borup Bar. Sirens were sounded around 8:45 am Sunday as firefighters from Ada, Perley, Hendrum and Halstad were called to help put out the fire. …
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