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Ada Public Library hosts reception for local artist 

Local Artist, and Gary Native Kelly Chisholm has had an exhibit featuring his portraits of American Figures, at the Ada Public Library for the past month, and on Tuesday the Library hosted an artist reception with Chisholm. R&J News caught up with Chisholm after the reception, and he tells us how he got into art,…
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October 1, 2025 0

Ada Police Chief discusses the effect of traumatic events on first responders

Traumatic events like fatal automobile accident or suicide can often have lasting effects on a victims family and friends, but one group of people that will often be overlooked by the public when it comes to effects of trauma are our local first responders, whether it be law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs. During his appearance…
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October 1, 2025 0

Sketches of Minnesota coming to Fosston 

Later this month, a free event will be coming to Fosston, thanks to the Fire Fly Center for the Arts and Wellbeing. On October 18 the Sketches of Minnesota Improv Comedy Tour will be performing at the Firefly Center, and tour Representative Tane Danger tells us more about this very special event.  Heidi Danos of…
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October 1, 2025 0

New Ag Education and FFA Teacher at Norman County East 

The Norman County Ag Education and FFA Chapter welcomed a new teacher this school year. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with NCE Ag Ed teacher Hannah Baumgartner, who tells us more about herself, and her background in agricultural education. Baumgartner tells us some of her goals for year one.  Baumgartner also spoke…
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October 1, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Harvest Update 

Sugarbeet Pre Piling continues to move along, and sugarbeet producers and organizations are reporting a very promising crop. Harrison Weber of the  Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association says this year’s pre-pile harvest has gone well, and the sugarbeet yields look good.  The Red River Valley has seen some uncharacteristically warm temperatures recently, and Weber…
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October 1, 2025 0

Minnesota GOP and DFL caucus respond to Governor Walz’s special session proposal

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to call a special session with the focus on passing stricter gun laws, including an assault weapons and high-capacity magazines ban. The special session has garnered pushback from Senate and House Republicans. Minnesota House Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth made it clear that Republicans would show up for…
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October 1, 2025 0

Itasca State Park fall color forecast 

Fall colors are a must see this time of year in Minnesota, and Itasca State Park is one of the best locations in the state to witness these fall colors. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a fall color forecast, as some trees have begun to change for fall.  Cox also gives her best…
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September 30, 2025 0

Dekko Center update 

The Dekko Center in Ada has been a construction site for the last year, and many projects are starting to wrap up. Dekko Center manager Brianna Eggen highlights some of the projects that have been completed over the last couple weeks.  Eggen also highlighted some other projects that still need to be completed, including the…
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September 30, 2025 0

Ask a Chief: Where can a police officer run radar?

During his Ask a Chief segment on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager was asked whether a police officer can park on an easement to run radar for traffic enforcement. Hager tells us what the law allows them to do.  Hager also highlights some other places that officers are able to park for…
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September 30, 2025 0

Many Hunting Opportunities at Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges 

Minnesota’s fall hunting seasons are in full swing, and the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges offer many opportunities for hunters to hunt the refuge’s grounds. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutson talks more about the archery deer opportunities at Rydell and Glacial Ridge, and he shares some reminders for those who do decide to hunt on…
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September 30, 2025 0