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Stay active this winter at the Dekko Center 

Winter will arrive very soon, and if you’re a person who struggles to stay active over the winter, you are reminded that the Dekko Center is the perfect resource for you, as they will be open all winter long. Dekko manager Brianna Eggen tells us more.  If you don’t have a Dekko membership yet, Eggen…
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October 30, 2026 0

Deer hunting opportunities available at Itasca State Park 

The Minnesota Deer opener is next weekend, and if you’re still looking for a place to hunt, Itasca State Park may be the place for you. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says there are ample opportunities to hunt deer in the park this November.  With the influx of hunters across the park, Cox…
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October 30, 2026 0

City of Hitterdal holds Ribbon Cutting for final stage of solar project 

The CIty of Hitterdal held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their municipal solar power project on Thursday afternoon. R&J news attended the event and caught up with Mayor Gayle Holte, who says he’s very excited to be putting the final touches on this three stage project.  Griffen Peck of the West Central Initiative talks more…
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October 30, 2026 0

City of Ada weighing electric rate increase 

Next month, the Ada City Council will make a decision on an electrical rate increase for city residents, but at a time when the cost of living is going up, some council members are of the belief that the city should not approve an increase. During her most recent appearance on the Kaleidoscope program, Ada…
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October 30, 2026 0

Ada Borup West well represented at FFA National Convention 

The FFA National Convention was held in Indianapolis this past week, and Ada Borup West FFA was well represented at the convention. One of the students to attend this year’s convention was Michael Crompton, who tells us some of his highlights from the trip.  Crompton says being able to tour a Caterpillar plant was also…
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October 30, 2026 0

Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council accepting research proposals

The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is currently accepting research proposals from area producers, and ag researchers. MSR&PC District 1, 2 & 3 Director Corey Hanson says anyone with a good idea is encouraged to submit a proposal.  For more information, or to submit a proposal, go to the Minnesota Soybean Research and…
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October 29, 2026 0

Ada Police Department sharing reminders for Halloween 

Halloween is one of the most dangerous times of year for pedestrians, which is why the Ada Police Department is reminding people to take extra precaution if they’re going to be going out on Saturday. Ada School Resource Officer Alex Saric says the department will be present on Halloween night.  With the influx of families…
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October 29, 2026 0

Minnesota Deer Rifle Season Preview 

The Minnesota Deer Rifle Season kicks off next weekend, and with the countdown for the opener officially underway, many hunters are wondering what they can expect to see this year. Rob Baden of the Minnesota DNR expects that it will be a very good year for hunters.  Baden says all signs are pointing toward a…
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October 29, 2026 0

Ulen-Hitterdal FFA attends FFA National Convention

Over the last few days, R&J News has been telling you about the FFA National Convention, and the area schools that had representation. One of the schools that had students attend the convention was Ulen-Hitterdal, and FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says they had eight students attend this year, who all had a great time.  Savage…
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October 29, 2026 0

Twin Valley Man facing multiple felony drug charges 

A Twin Valley man is facing multiple felony drug charges after allegedly being in possession and under the influence of methamphetamine while in a school zone.  According to a criminal complaint, on October 7, Norman County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a probation search of the home of 48 year old Gary Lee Mendez of Twin Valley. …
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