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Ada Borup West seeking donations 

The Ada Borup West Booster Club  will be getting a new building at the  Johnson Sports Complex by year’s end. Ada Borup West Activities Director Kenley Wahlin tells us more.  If you would like to get involved with the project, and donate, Wahlin shares how you can do so. He also gave an update on…
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January 16, 2025 0

Pinehurst Resort Bonspiel returns this weekend

The annual Bonspiel on South Twin Lake returns this weekend, and everyone is invited to come and enjoy a fun time on the ice. Event organizer Andy Lavoy gives us a preview of the event, and what they have planned.  Lavoy says the upcoming weather forecast should be good for people who want to set…
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January 16, 2025 0

MN Ag Commissioner lays out Legislative Priorities 

The Minnesota Legislature is in session, and getting as much funding as possible is a priority for most state departments including the Department of Agriculture. MN Ag Commissioner Thom Peterson tells us what their budget priorities are in 2025.  The current power balance in the Minnesota Legislature is a temporary one seat majority for the…
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January 16, 2025 0

West Polk Soil and Water 2025 projects 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the 42nd Annual Red River Basin Summit Commission, and had the opportunity to catch up with Nicole Bernt of West Polk Soil and Water Conservation District, who told us what projects the District is working on in 2025.  Bernt also told us more about the West Polk Soil…
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January 16, 2025 0

Norman County East FFA Update 

The Norman County East Ag Education and FFA programs are wrapping up their first semester under new advisor/instructor Laura Keller, and the students’ schedules have been busy. Keller tells us how the semester has gone so far, and gives us an update on what NCE FFA has been busy with as of late.  Things don’t…
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January 15, 2025 0

Travel Assistance Program available to Polk County Veterans 

For many veterans across the United States travel can often be an issue that makes it difficult for them to receive the care they need, as many are not able to drive, but for Veterans in Polk County, there’s a travel assistance program available to them. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us…
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January 15, 2025 0

Twin Valley Revitalization seeking more members

Twin Valley Revitalization is looking for community members to get involved in the organization as they prepare for 2025. Greg Crader of Twin Valley Revitalization (TVR) reminds us what TVR is, and explains how you can get involved, as they need more community participation.  Crader also highlighted some of the other things they will be…
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January 15, 2025 0

Lee Bros celebrating 50 years of business 

Lee Bros Sales in Ada will be celebrating 50 years of business on January 20. Since its founding Lee Bros has become a staple of the Ada Community through both their GM Dealership Lee Bros, and their Chrysler Dealership Kelly’s, also located in Ada. Lee Bros co-founder Milt Lee tells us about the founding of…
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January 15, 2025 0

Ada Borup West extends superintendent sharing agreement with Win-E-Mac School 

The Ada Borup West School Board agreed to extend their superintendent sharing agreement with the Win-E-Mac School District at their meeting on Tuesday morning. School Board Chairperson Gretchen Rockstad tells us more about how this decision was reached, and why they felt comfortable with the agreement after a trial run.  The new agreement will run…
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January 14, 2025 0

Polk County Commission Update 

The Polk County Commission held their first meeting of the year last week. Polk County Commission Joan Lee is excited to announce after a lengthy negotiation with their different unions, the final contract has been signed.  With the Legislative Session starting today, Lee told us more about what the Commission’s priorities will be this year,…
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January 14, 2025 0