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A decades-long tradition held on Mother’s Day weekend is the Borup Community Club’s annual Smelt Fry. That tradition continues this Sunday at the Borup Community Hall. Club president Jen Myers gives the details. The event is a fundraiser for the Borup Community Club, as they continue their effort to help people in the Borup Community.…
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It’s the Minnesota Fishing Opener this weekend, R&J News’ Duane Etienne talks with Conservation Officer Darren Kittleson, who works in the International Falls area. First of all is a reminder that – as always – safety is the number one priority for fishing. Kittleson says another important reminder is to make sure you have a…
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The Ada-Borup-West Elementary is having a BOGO Book Fair. Elementary principal Bree Triplett gives details Again, the BOGO Book Fair will be at the Ada-Borup-West Elementary the week of May 15th.
As we’re in the final month of the 2022-23 school year, Norman County East School is looking ahead to summer activities. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin says there are a lot of fun opportunities available for students. The Summer Rec packets are in the principal’s office at the Norman County East School and are…
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This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Area schools are celebrating in a variety of different ways. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin says teachers do more things at the school than people may realize, and even just a “thank you” to a teacher would brighten their day. At Ulen-Hitterdal School, Dean of Students Jason…
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The date is set for the Ada-Borup-West Elementary Track & Field Day. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett has the information on the event. Ada-Borup-West Elementary Track & Field day will be on Friday, May 12th.
Last week, The ND/MN Veterans Honor Flight traveled with 101 veterans to Washington D.C. One of the veterans on the flight was Wesley Thomas of Ada. Wes served as a tank and heavy truck mechanic in the Army’s 124th Ordinance Company from 1959-1962. Wes’ time in the Army took him to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland…
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University of Minnesota Extension has a crop news blog available with up-to-date information for farmers. Norman & Polk County extension educator, Heather Dufault gives details. Again, you can go to extension.umn.edu and search “MN Crop News” to find the latest updates with the Minnesota Extension crop news blog. And as we’re beginning to see activity…
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The 4-H YELLO Conference – which is Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities – is coming up in June. Norman County 4-H Coordinator, Linda Houglum explains the conference. Transportation options are available Registration is due by May 12, 2023
The City of Ada held it’s regular monthly council meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. At the meeting Kim Meyers and Kelsey Merkens from Norman Mahnomen Public Health gave a presentation and proposal for the city of Ada to consider an ordinance for Responsible Beverage Server Training and we hear more from Mayor John Hintz…
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