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With the bitterly cold temperatures this week, there’s a greater risk of fire danger. Ada Fire Chief Steve Petry says using fireplaces and using electricity for things like Christmas lights and space heaters can increase your risk of a fire. Petry says space heaters can keep you warm, but they can also be a safety…
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HUNTER, ND—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. The Northern Cass School District has won $500,000 for being a finalist for the Yass Prize. The Yass Prize is awarded by the Center for Education Reform for sustainable, transformational, outstanding and permissionless education. Northern Cass Superintendent Dr. Cory Steiner says Northern Cass…
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For almost 40 years, DARE has been part of school systems across the country, teaching young people about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. In Minnesota, all fifth graders are required to take DARE classes. Ulen-Hitterdal fifth grader Titan Schultz talks about the DARE class presented by Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Lee. Richard Fatka,…
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BAGLEY, MN—It’s become as much of a Christmas Day tradition as Santa Claus delivering gifts. Bagley’s 22nd Community Christmas Day Dinner will be held at Faith Lutheran Church on Sunday, December 25. Gladys Luecken with Faith Lutheran Church has details. Luecken wants to emphasize that the Christmas Day Dinner isn’t just for Bagley residents or…
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Wet, heavy snow like we’ve had with the recent snowstorm is great for making snowmen and snowballs. It can also lead to a heart attack. Dr. Sreejith Gopi with Essentia Health in Ada says shoveling wet, heavy snow is like a serious workout. Dr. Gopi continues comparing a gym workout with shoveling snow. Dr. Gopi…
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BAGLEY, MN—For the second straight year, Bagley will hold a Making Spirits Bright event this Friday starting at 5pm. Greg Leintz describes Making Spirits Bright. Leintz tells us where the event begins. Corrie Uhlir, another organizer of Making Spirits Bright, says there’s even more at that first stop. Leintz says there are even more goodies…
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HAWLEY, MN—Hawley Lutheran Church is holding a special service this coming Sunday night. It’s called Blue Christmas: a service of comfort, remembrance and reflection. Hawley Lutheran Pastor Andrea Paulson talks about the Blue Christmas service. Paulson says a first Christmas without a loved one isn’t always the toughest for a family. Paulson says Sunday’s Blue…
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ADA, MN—There’s going to be a benefit and silent auction for an Ada family on Sunday. Pastor Dave Ingram of SonRise EFC Church in Ada says the benefit is for the Chris and Jen Tennihill Family. Chris is awaiting a liver transplant. Ingram says the benefit and silent auction will be Sunday, December 11 from…
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The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s annual traveling art exhibit is now on display at the Ada Public Library through January 17th. Mara Hanel, director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, has information on how you can enter a work of art to be in next year’s traveling art display. Once again, you can get more…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Traill County is nearing the deadline for its annual Community Giving Project. Beth Morrow with the Aggasiz Valley Human Service Zone says there are many people on their list this year. Morrow was asked if there are more people seeking help this year. Here is what the Community Giving Project would like you to…
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