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May has arrived, and that means that it’s just about time for the Annual Ada Bike Rodeo. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health gives us a preview of the event, and what they have planned. Myers says they are still looking for volunteers, and she explains what being a volunteer would entail, and how…
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The Minnesota Fishing Opener is on Saturday, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is expecting over a half million people to participate on Minnesota’s many lakes and rivers. Northwest Minnesota Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson expects that this will be one of the nicest openers in state history. For many, this opener might be…
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The Norman County East School will be continuing one of its longest standing traditions this week, as they will be holding their annual “Be Kind Day” this Wednesday. Norman County East Art Teacher Chris Ward tells us more. Ward also explains why the school thinks it’s important for students to participate in a day like…
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Earlier this month, an Ethics Complaint was brought forward against Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion (R-North Minneapolis) in regards to an alleged conflict of interest involving a former business client of his. On Monday the Senate Rules and Administration’s Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct had a hearing to hear testimony from both Champion, and his…
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There will be a lot of projects being worked on across the City of Mahnomen this month, as the Mahnomen City Council approved a number of different street, and miscellaneous projects. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. Guenther says the council also approved the demolition of a building. Guenther tells us the reason…
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It’s an exciting week for the students at Ada Borup West Elementary this week, as they will be holding their annual spring concert. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us more. Triplett says sign ups for the Summer Enrichment program are now open as well, and she tells us what the school has…
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May is one of the busier travel months of the year, with holidays like memorial day, and activities like graduation and summer vacation. For parents of young children traveling can be very difficult, especially when it comes to lugging around large car seats. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says they have a program…
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and R&J News is spotlighting area organizations that help address the mental health needs in our region. A new organization in Ada that is doing this is the Ada Bio Girls Chapter. Bio Girls Director Tera Johnson tells us more about the organization. Johnson also spoke more about their breakout…
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There’s just two full weeks left in the 2025 legislative session, and one bill that’s expected to get a lot of lawmakers attention is the Bonding Bill. Minnesota Senator Rob Kupec (DFL-Moorhead) says there’s a lot of groups in our region who are seeking bonding funding, and he anticipates some lengthy negotiations with the Minnesota…
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The Wheat planting season is currently underway across the Red River Valley, and its inching closer to its completion. Blake Youngren of Hefty Seeds says it’s about 70% of the way through, but recent rains have caused delays. Despite the recent cool temperatures, Youngren says he is encouraging planters to get their corn planted. Youngren…
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