Local Radio
The Ada Public Library is inviting area students to participate in their free summer reading series. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more about the program, and how you can participate. If you’re one who likes to spend time outdoors in the summer, Osborn reminds you that they have State Park Passes that can get…
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The Annual Hawley Breakfast on the Farm is set to take place Saturday at Kasin Farms, and the Hawley Area Lions Club has tons of fun activities planned for people of all ages. Keith Aakre of the Hawley Area Lions highlights some of the activities they have planned. Again that’s Saturday, May 31 from 7:00…
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Summer break is here, and that means that it’s almost time for summer swimming lessons at the Dekko Center in Ada. Dekko Manager Brianna Eggen says some spots are still available for lessons, but she says you will need to act fast before they fill. The Dekko center has a number of other pool activities…
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The US Department of Veterans Affairs is making changes to their non VA care program, and the move is expected to help many area veterans receive quicker access to health care. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says this change will be a huge benefit to veterans living in rural…
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Planting is mostly complete across the Red River Valley, and now area producers are waiting to see how their crop develops. Mike Nelson of CHS West Central in Ada gives an update on the area crop, and how it’s developing after the chaotic May weather. Nelson says now’s the time when weeds will start to…
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Fentanyl has been a growing issue across the United States, with over a quarter million Americans dying from it dating back to 2018. However, many people don’t know where it comes from, and just how prominent it is in their local communities. During a recent training Ada Police Chief Steve Hager learned more about the…
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All are invited to Kasin Farms this Saturday, for the 24th Annual Breakfast on the Farm. Keith Aakre of the Hawley Area Lions says the event is the kick off to the Hawley Rodeo week, and he previews some of the event’s many activities and giveaways that will take place. R&J News will share more…
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If you’ve driven by the Gary Pines over the last few weeks you may have realized some work, or changes being done. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares says volunteers have been hard at work the last few weeks, and she tells us what they’ve been doing. Bennefeld says they have more Gary Pines projects that…
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The staff at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge invites you to the refuge this Saturday, for their 3rd Annual Refuge Night Hike. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen gives us a preview of the event, and what we can expect. Pending weather conditions, Knutsen says the event should also be a good event to do some star gazing. …
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The Minnesota Legislature is waiting for Governor Walz to announce a special session to finalize the two year budget, but certain committees have been able to meet to discuss the tax bill. On Tuesday, Minnesota Department of Revenue Commission Paul Marquart testified in favor of the proposed tax bill, and highlighted some items that he…
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