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ADA, MN—Ada’s Old Fashioned Family Christmas festival begins Thursday with the annual soup and pie day at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Then on Friday, there will be a Christmas Party on the Prairie Gala. Lee Ann Hall with the Ada Chamber of Commerce has details. This gala is also a fundraiser for the Norman County…
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Christmas songs and Nashville legends will combine for A Grand Ole Opry Christmas this coming Friday night at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen. Mick Sterling is leading a group of performers from the Twin Cities for Friday’s show. Tickets are still available for Friday night’s performance of A Grand Ole Opry Christmas at the…
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In the next few days, you’ll be getting a slip in your mailbox for the annual Gary Cares Norman County One Fund Drive. It’s a way you can donate to local organizations and first responders. Wendy Bennefeld, the president of Gary Cares, tells us about last year’s fund drive. Among groups you can donate to…
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A farmer from Halstad has been named one of America’s Best Young Farmers and Ranchers. Rachel Arneson (front row, far right) was one of five farmers chosen by Minneapolis-based DTN and Progressive Farmer magazine. Arneson says her role as president of the Halstad Rescue Squad and dedication to community involvement played into receiving the honor,…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen City Council voted Monday to spend some money on landscaping. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us about the plan. Guenther says the $1800 cost will be added to Mahnomen’s 2024 budget.
Thanksgiving traditionally marks the beginning of the holiday eating season. We’ll be practically surrounded by food at holiday gatherings and parties from now through New Year’s. According to the Calorie Control Council, between the stuffing, gravy and pie the typical Thanksgiving meal gives us 3000 calories and 159 grams of fat. And that’s not counting…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—On Monday night, the Mahnomen City Council approved a change order to a water treatment improvement. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther gives us details. Guenther was asked what the change order would cost the City. Guenther says demolishing the well house will delay completion of the water treatment project. With demolition set for this…
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A meeting was held in Bejou Monday to gauge interest and tell others about a court case between the White Earth Nation and Mahnomen County farmer Dave Vipond. Vipond tells the Red River Farm Network this started in March when he applied for a permit from the State of Minnesota for an irrigation system. The…
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You’ll remember back in October, Benedictine Mission Court in Ada announced it was dropping assisted living care and would only have independent living housing. R&J News spoke with Kari Thurlow, president and CEO of LeadingAge Minnesota, about the future of assisted living care and she says there are several trends taking place. The first is…
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Ulen-Hitterdal’s junior high school Knowledge Bowl team will be in Fergus Falls Tuesday. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley has details. Also on Tuesday, there’s going to be a concert at Ulen-Hitterdal. Critchley also wants to remind parents that Wednesday will be a full day of school at Ulen-Hitterdal…as some school districts in the region…
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