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Minnesota’s bear hunting season is under a month away, and licenses still remain in some areas. DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us about some changes made to the bear hunting season, as well as other information hunters need to know ahead of the season. While the bear numbers are high, Baden says…
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The Red River Valley has seen a steady amount of rain the last week, which means that homeowners will have to break out their lawnmowers. Ada Public Works Supervisor Brian Rasmussen reminds homeowners to not blow their grass into the streets as it can cause problems. Rasmussen also shares a reminder for homeowners with sump…
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Rain has been prevalent this week, and it may have an effect on area crops. Local producer Paul Johnson says he’s pleased with this wheat crop so far, but these recent rains do make him worry. As for soybeans, Johnson says the moisture is welcome, but he is fighting iron deficiency chlorosis. Lastly, Johnson gave…
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The Ada City Council heard multiple presentations from local organizations at the beginning of their meeting on Wednesday night. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us what these presentations were about. There was also a discussion about the Ada Public Works building, and Hintz tells us where things are at for that. The Dekko Center was…
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Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson was a guest on the KKCQ Food for Thought program this week, to give an update on the latest with Veterans Services. Ellefson says there haven’t been a lot of changes made to veteran’s benefits, but there’s still some things that veterans should be aware of. Ellefson says…
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The Minnesota 2025/2026 Deer seasons are fast approaching, and licenses are now available for purchase. Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden highlights some of the upcoming deer season opening dates. The question hunters have every year is “how many deer can they expect to see on the landscape?” Baden says you can expect…
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Blyss Flower Farm in Rural Ada invites you to their 4th Annual Blyss Flower Fest next Tuesday. Alyssa Johnson of Bliss Flower Farm gives us a sneak peak into what she has planned for next week’s festivities. Johnson says this is truly an event for people of all ages. Alyssa’s daughter Esley tells us what…
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This Thursday there’s going to be a plot tour at the Eidem farm near Glyndon and Felton. Field Day Host, and presenter Trent Eidem tells us more about what he has planned for his field day this year. Earlier this week, R&J News told you about a plot tour NDSU Extension was going to hold…
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School is under a month away at the Ulen Hitterdal School District. Ulen Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson says he’s excited to get kids back in the building, for what is his first year in the District. Avery also highlighted a couple of events that Ulen Hitterdal will be holding before the start of…
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The Hillsboro City Commission approved a preliminary budget at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more. Eggermont says there was also a lengthy discussion regarding funding for the Hillsboro Fire Hall, which is expected to break ground this fall. There was a discussion about the dedication of tax proceeds…
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