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The City of Ada is seeking donations in order to meet a fundraising requirement through the Dekko Foundation for the Dekko Community Center renovation project. Dekko Center manager Brianna Eggen tells us more. Engen says they will also be planning different kinds of fundraisers to help meet their fundraising goal, and she also encourages people…
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The Norman County Raceway is hard at work in what might be the biggest week in its 100 plus year history. The World of Outlaw Late Models are set to take center stage on Saturday, and Norman County Raceway owner Jake Bitker says many hours have been spent to get the “greatest show on dirt”…
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With it being summer vacation season for people across the region, R & J News alongside Twin Valley Police Chief Jason Douville is sharing things you can do to lower your chances of being a victim of theft while you’re away. Chief Douville says one of the biggest things a person can do is to…
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The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that they will be adding three more diseases to their coverage through the PACT Act, which is a law that provides health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to toxic substances. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says the PACT Act just hit…
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Months after having potential concerns over drought conditions, farmers across the Red River Valley are seeing some issues in the small grains after the consistent rainfall and mild temps over the last couple weeks. BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert highlights some concerns farmers are seeing across their region in their small grains like wheat…
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Members of the Ada and the surrounding communities are in Jamaica this week for the St Joseph’s Catholic Church Jamaica Mission Trip. Ada resident and St Joseph’s Church Administrator Terry Steen tells us more about the trip which will see the building of a house for a family in need. Steen also highlighted members of…
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Summers in Minnesota and North Dakota can often be unpredictable and are constantly changing, and when people are unprepared summers can even become deadly. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health reminds you to be weather wise this summer. Carlsrud says being weather wise is also important when it comes to the summer sun, and…
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For many, summer is the perfect time to get away and take a vacation, but that can also leave your home vulnerable to break-ins if you don’t take preventive steps. Twin Valley Police Chief Jason Douville shares some things you do as a homeowner to lower your chances of a break in occurring, so that…
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Norman County 4 H wrapped up the 2024 Norman County Fair with their 4 H Awards program, yesterday at the Tommy Roesch Memorial Stage. Norman County 4 H Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us how it went. Houglum says they were also able to hand out a new award this year centered around community impact.
The City of Thief River Falls alongside the Red Lake Watershed District approved the construction of a new water cooling project on the North East side of Thief River Falls. Rob Sip of the Red River Watershed Management Board tells us more about the project and what it will do. R&J news will continue to…
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