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Fosston Novice Bonspiel is Saturday 

The Fosston Curling Club invites you to Fosston this Saturday for their annual Bonspiel for novices. Justin Marquis of the Fosston Curling Club gives us a preview of what they have planned for Saturday.  Even if you’re not entering a team, Marquis says you should still come out, as there may be opportunities to give…
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January 31, 2025 0

Arrowhead Ultra 135 Recap

The results are in for the Arrowhead 135, considered one of the toughest endurance challenges in the world. Arrowhead Ultra 135 Co-Director Ken Krueger gives us a recap of the event, and shares how this year’s athletes fared. Krueger said this year’s trail conditions did no favors for most of the athletes as well.  While…
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January 31, 2025 0

Dekko Center Project Update 

Things are starting to slow down at the Ada Dekko Center after crews finished the walking track and pool projects. However, more projects are on the horizon. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen fills us in on what still needs to be done.  The full conversation with Brianna Eggen can be heard online at rjbroadcatsing.com under…
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January 30, 2025 0

Nonprofit Art Grants now open through Northwest Minnesota Arts Council 

Applications are open for arts grants for nonprofit arts organizations through the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council. (NWMAC)  NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about these grants, and the different kinds of things they can fund.  Hanel says this grant offers a perfect opportunity for new applicants and organizations to start new events, because…
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January 30, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FFA seeing lots of success 

It’s been a month full of success for Ada Borup West FFA, as they will be sending another student to the State Conference later this year. Ada Borup West FFA Instructor Abbie Savage gives us a recap of their Agronomy CDE, and Fish & Wildlife CDE competitions that went on last week.  Things are about…
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January 30, 2025 0

Volunteering Opportunities at Benedictine Living Community-Ada 

Giving Hearts Day is right around the corner, and Benedictine Living Community is seeking donations for their greatest needs fund. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser says there are other ways you can donate to Benedictine Living Community if you are unable to donate money, and that’s by donating your time.  However, if you’re interested in…
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January 30, 2025 0

Mental health services available to veterans

Winters in Minnesota can be isolating for many, and military veterans are more at risk of a mental health crisis or seasonal depression because of this. Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky reminds veterans that the VA offers a multitude of services and programs to help them kick the winter blues.  People with…
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January 30, 2025 0

House Republicans introduce multiple Public Safety Proposals  

Republicans in the Minnesota House of Representatives held a press conference on Wednesday afternoon to highlight a number of their proposals to address crime across the state. Rep. Paul Novotny of the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee says Minnesota has been too “soft on crime”, and he highlights the three…
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January 30, 2025 0

Registration open for Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo memorial Cornhole Tournament 

The family of Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo invites you to the Halstad Legion and Rec Center on February 8 for the 3rd annual Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo Memorial Cornhole Tournament.  Katie’s husband Mike Vilmo says people of all ages are invited to have some fun and share their memories of Katie.  Vilmo says there will also be food and…
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January 29, 2025 0