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There aren’t as many ducks in North Dakota as there used to be. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual spring breeding duck survey in May showed an index of about 2.66 million birds. That’s down from 2.9 million in 2024 and 3.4 million in 2023. Mike Szymanski, the Department’s migratory game bird supervisor,…
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ADA, MN—The strong storms that passed through Ada early Saturday knocked the roof off the city’s Public Works Building. Here’s a look at the damage. Norman County Emergency Management Manager Garry Johanson tells R&J News it’s too early to know the dollar amount of the damage. No one was injured.
One of this weekend’s attractions at the Norman County Fair in Ada is Laura J’s Strong and Amazing Aerial Show by the 4-H Building. Laura J says this is a legit one woman show. She says her act isn’t simply a circus act. Show times are at 3pm Friday, and at 11am, 2pm and 4:30pm…
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HILLSBORO, ND—A long-time employee of the City of Hillsboro got a surprise retirement party Thursday. Public Works Superintendent Jim Anderson is retiring after some 30 years with the City. Was Anderson surprised? Anderson was asked about his biggest accomplishment as Hillsboro Public Works Superintendent. Anderson is seen with his grandchildren when he got his surprise…
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Friday night’s feature attraction at the Norman County Fair in Ada is one of the biggest in the fair’s history. The Legends of Monster Trucks will make their first ever appearance in Ada tonight at 7:30. If you get a VIP pass, you can attend a pit party from 6 until 7 and meet the…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—A man from Waubun has been arrested for allegedly beating a woman in a hotel room at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. Valley News Live has found court documents that say law enforcement was called to the hotel June 8 after a report of an assault in a room. Security told law enforcement…
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A man from Fort Ransom was arrested Wednesday morning after leading law enforcement on a chase through three counties on Interstate 29. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says just before 11am Wednesday, they were told of a driver going north on I-29 in Cass County that was reportedly swerving, brake checking and not allowing other…
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FOSSTON, MN—The Aurora Center for the Arts in Fosston is holding its first concert in its Summer Porch series Thursday night at the Heritage Center in Fosston. Abby Pearson with the Aurora Center talks about who’s playing. Once again, that’s a free concert tonight at 7 at the Heritage Center in Fosston. You can learn…
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HILLSBORO, ND—For a time at Monday’s Hillsboro City Commission meeting, “grease” was the word. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont explains. Eggermont says there was also an item regarding this weekend’s Hillsboro Days. The Hillsboro Fire Department also asked the City Commission to apply for a loan for construction of the new Fire Hall. That loan…
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ADA, MN—It’s one of the biggest attractions ever at the Norman County Fair. The Legends of Monster Trucks will be at the R&J Broadcasting Grandstand Friday night starting at 7:30. Mike Fonder, the announcer and executive producer for the Legends of Monster Trucks, says 2025 is a milestone year for the Monster Trucks. While the…
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