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Itasca State Park Update 

Itasca State Park will be holding a number of free events and programs over the next couple weeks. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have going on in the park over the next couple weeks.  Cox also reminds park goers to start making their camping and lodging reservations, as the…
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March 11, 2026 0

Norman County well represented at Minnesota State E-Sports Competition 

The Minnesota State E-Sports Competition is set to kick off later this week, and Norman County will be well represented at this year’s competition. Ada Borup West E-Sports Advisor Mark Farwell says they will be sending nine students to the competition this week.  Norman County East E-Sports General Manager Kain Schow says they will be…
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March 11, 2026 0

Great Northern Regional Robotics Competition kicks off Thursday 

Starting tomorrow, robotics teams across Minnesota, and North Dakota will be flocking to the Alerus Center in Grand Forks for the Annual FIRST Robotics Great Northern Regional. Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference Representative Jesse Frost previews the event.  While there will be a livestream of the event, Frost says this is an event you’ll want to…
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March 11, 2026 0

Upgrades coming to Tony Sipe Field in Ada

Big improvements will be coming to Tony Sipe Field in the near future. Ada Borup West Baseball Coach Mike Erickson says talks about improvements to the field started last year, and he’s excited for what’s to come.  Erickson says they are also hoping to do some work on their secondary field located next to the…
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March 11, 2026 0

Tri Valley Opportunity Council Transportation Program seeking public feedback 

The Tri Valley Opportunity Council Transportation Program is currently conducting a public survey, and they’re asking all residents of Northwest Minnesota to take a couple minutes and participate. Tri-Valley RTC Program Manager Marcia Haglund tells us more. Haglund explains it’s important for you to take this survey. Haglund says they want everyone to participate in…
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March 11, 2026 0

Purina Feed & Lakes Community Co-op holding annual Cow Calf Meeting in Flom 

Purina Feed & Lakes Community Cooperative will be holding their annual Cow Calf Meeting in Flom on Thursday evening, and area cattlemen and women are invited to attend. Bruce Winter of Purina Feed tells us what we can expect from the event.  Again, that will take place this Thursday at 5:00 PM in Flom. 


March 10, 2026 0

Pine to Prairie Pheasants Forever holding annual Banquet

The Pine to Prairie Pheasants Forever Chapter serving Mahnomen and Becker County will be holding their annual Chapter Banquet this Friday, and all are invited to attend. Chapter Representative David Bloomseth tells us more about the event.  Money raised from the event will go right back to the chapter who will disperse the funds to…
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March 10, 2026 0

Ada Public Works Director shares thoughts on Public Works building project 

In exactly one week, the Ada City Council will make the final decision on how they will move forward with the Ada Public Works building project, and the city is currently seeking feedback from residents. During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program, Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen spoke more about the proposed project,…
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March 10, 2026 0

Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland running for Sheriff 

Last month, it was announced that Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman would be retiring at the end of the year, andPolk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland has already thrown his name in the ring to become the next sheriff. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Norland, who tells us more about himself…
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March 10, 2026 0

Polk County Commission Update 

After being short a member for multiple months due to the resignation and passing of former Commission Chair Mark Holy, the Polk County Commission is at full strength after a special election last month. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says she is happy for the commission to be at full strength, and she has confidence…
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March 10, 2026 0