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The National FFA Convention was last weekend, and the Hillsboro FFA Chapter had multiple students in attendance. Hillsboro FFA members Mackenzie Ptacek and Hadley Abentroth share some of their most memorable experiences from the trip. Ptacek and Abentroth also explain why they got involved in FFA. Finally, Ptacek explains why students should get involved in…
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Temperatures are continuing to get cooler across the region, and area veterans are reminded that there may be a grant that’s available to you, if you have issues with your heating system. Polk County veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more. Getting veterans and their families their benefits as quickly as possible is the…
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The Win-E-Mac School District was one of many referendums on the ballot this Tuesday, and voters have decided to approve a $800 per pupil operating referendum. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says he is very excited to see the community stand behind the school. Cook also explains what the passing of the referendum means for the…
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Raising a young child can be hard for any family, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health has resources available that can help you and your family. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health highlights some of the programs, and services that they offer to families with young children. Carlsrud says that another program that Norman-Mahnomen Public Health can…
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Essentia Health in Ada will be holding their annual Health Fair this week, and people are encouraged to stop bye and take advantage of their health labs. Angie Skyberg of Essentia Health tells us more. Skyberg says this health fair also offers a great opportunity for parents to schedule a well child exam for their…
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The Hillsboro City Commission agreed to move forward with a bid for repairs to the City Pool at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more. Eggermont says the commission also approved a funding application for phase one of their electrical project. Eggermont says the commission also made a decision…
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November has officially arrived, and the Kiwanis Food Shelf in Hillsboro is gearing up for another busy holiday season. Food shelf representative Rich Gehrke says they will be having a special Thanksgiving food program for families in need. Many area foodshelves have seen an increase in usage due to the partial suspension of the SNAP…
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The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter recently returned from the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis earlier this week. National Convention attendee Natan Visser tells us how things went, and gives us a recap of the event. Fellow Ada Borup West attendee Brody Peterson shared similar sentiments about the trip. R&J News will have more recaps…
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The 2025 Sugarbeet harvest is mostly complete across the Red River Valley, and all signs point to a successful harvest. R&J Ar Reporter Nick Revier checks in with the latest update from American Crystal Sugar. You can see more agricultural news, and programming on the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.
The Ada City Council approved a plan for a new public works building at their meeting on Tuesday night. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more. Larson says the council also made an appointment for a vacant council seat. Lastly, Larson says the council approved action against a blight property in town, and she…
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