Ada Housing Rehab Grants Available
ADA, MN—Grant money is now available to help Ada residents fix up their homes. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson has the details. Contact Ada City Hall for more information on the housing rehab grants.
Polk County Juvenile Center Update
Renovations to the Polk County Juvenile Center in Crookston should be finished next month. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says the work should have been finished earlier. The renovations to the juvenile center are part of a $3.8 million capital improvement project for Polk County that includes mechanical repairs for the Justice Center and a…
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Fertile Community Center Update
FERTILE, MN—It’s not simply a New Year’s resolution. In 2023, the Fertile Community Center will see several changes….as Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden explains. Liden was speaking to R&J Broadcasting’s Mark Askelson as part of our Year in Review series.
Taking Down The Christmas Tree
In the next few days, we’ll be taking down Christmas decorations and wondering what to do with the Christmas tree. In the City of Ada, it’s recommended that you take the tree to the City’s compost site. You can also put it on the curb, but you must also call the Ada Public Works department…
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Clearwater County Law Enforcement Reviews 2022
As we continue to look back on the year 2022, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson shares information on crime in the county. Sheriff Halverson also talks about challenges his department faces in the new year. Which area of Clearwater County had the most calls in 2022? Halverson says it was Bagley, with 2767 calls.
Scandinavian Christmas Celebration
GARY, MN—There’s going to be a Scandinavian Christmas celebration Friday night in Gary. Bridget Sather, co-owner of Who’s Place in Gary, says it’s a traditional celebration. Sather talks about what Who’s Place has planned. Sather says she remembers Julebakking being celebrated in this area years ago. Sather says the Scandinavian Christmas at Who’s Place will…
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Fire Safety Advice
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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Northern Cass Wins $500,000 As Finalist For Yass Prize
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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Ulen-Hitterdal 5th graders take DARE classes
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 Community Christmas Day Dinner
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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