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Ada Borup West FCCLA Shines at Minnesota State Convention 

The Ada Borup West FCCLA Chapter attended the annual Minnesota FCCLA State Convention in the Twin Cities this weekend. Ada Borup West FCCLA Advisor Miki Hennen says her students had a blast at the convention, and learned a lot.  Hennen is also excited to announce that they had multiple students qualify for the FCCLA National…
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March 30, 2026 0

Twin Valley Community Club holding 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt this week

The Twin Valley Community Club will be holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt, and they’re inviting area families to attend. Mark Askelson of the Twin Valley Community Club previews this week’s festivities.  There is however a chance for less than ideal weather this weekend, and Askelson says the festivities will move to the Twin Valley…
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March 30, 2026 0

People reminded to leave baby animals alone this spring 

The Calendar will be flipping over to April soon, which means that you will start to see an increase in baby/young animals on the Northwest Minnesota landscape. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says if you do come across a baby animal in the wild, it’s best to leave it alone.  People should contact their…
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March 30, 2026 0

Still time to get registered for Veterans Day on the Hill 

Veterans Day on the Hill is fast approaching, and Polk County Veterans Services is still looking for area veterans to attend. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more about this annual event.  Ellefson tells us about some of the bills they will be lobbying for at Veterans Day on the Hill.  People…
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March 30, 2026 0

Ask a Chief: The balance of transparency in law enforcement 

During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program last week, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager had a discussion about the balance that law enforcement agencies have when it comes to transparency with the public. Hager talks more about this balance, and what’s released to the public vs what’s available to the public.  Hager gives an…
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March 30, 2026 0

Upstream Thinking is key to a nutritious lifestyle

March is Nutrition Month, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging people to adopt a healthy, and nutritious lifestyle. Kristy rott of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says one of the best ways to adopt a healthy and nutritious lifestyle is by adopting an upstream way of thinking, which she talks more about with R&J News’ Kevin…
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March 30, 2026 0

Busy week for Field Trips at Ada Borup West

Students were in and out of the building all week at Ada Borup West, as they had a lot of opportunities to do some learning outside the classroom this week by way of field trips. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson tells us more.  For more news and announcements from the Ada Borup…
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March 28, 2026 0

Hawley Band & Choir performs at Universal Studios 

The Hawley Band and Choir program recently had the opportunity to take a trip of a lifetime. Hawley Senior and band trumpet player Hannah Stotts tells us more about their recent trip to Florida.  Stotts says the Hawley Band and Choir also had the opportunity to perform at Universal Studio.  For more news and announcements…
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March 28, 2026 0

Norman County Corn & Soybean Growers makes donation to local food shelves

The Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers made a very generous donation to local foodshelves on Friday afternoon. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers says it feels nice to be able to make a donation like this to those in need.  Hanson says it’s important for local producers to get involved…
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March 28, 2026 0

Mental Health awareness event being held at the Firefly Center 

Last week, R&J News told you about Fosston resident Ben Miller, and his battle with depression during his high school years. What we didn’t tell you is that Ben and his mother Wonell will also be holding an event at the Firefly Center in Fosston, to talk about his experience, and help others who may…
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March 27, 2026 0