Wild Rice Watershed District to vote on ABW School Forest next month
Earlier this month R&J News told you that the Ada Borup West (ABW) School District was interested in starting a school forest program, and were working with the Wild Rice Watershed District in acquiring the land. While the ABW School Board voted to move forward there’s still work that has to be done before the…
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Halloween fun in Gary this weekend
The Gary Community Club will be hosting their annual Halloween Carnival Sunday, October 27 from 3:00 to 4:30 at the Gary Legion Hall. Event organizer Diane Littlefield says all are invited, and she gives the rundown of what they have planned. Then on Saturday night, the City of Gary will be having a Halloween celebration…
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Northern Cass School District to host Community Meetings on Community Health and Wellness Center
The Northern Cass School District is taking the next steps in the development of its Northern Cass Community Health and Wellness Center. Northern Cass Superintendent Corey Stiener tells us more about this project, and services it will provide to the Northern Cass community. Steiner also gave an update on the project, and where it’s at…
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What should I do at a traffic stop when there’s a gun in the car?
The Minnesota and North Dakota Deer seasons are right around the corner, and many other seasons are currently underway. If you’re a hunter you’ll find yourself transporting weapons from place to place, and many question what they should do if they are stopped by police for a traffic violation. Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy Brett Fetting…
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Norman County East to open referendum project bids
The Norman County East School will be taking the next step in their referendum project soon. NCE Superintendent Rob Nudell says bids for the project will be going out before their next board meeting in November. Nudell says that he and the school board have come to an agreement on a new superintendent contract for…
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Ada Borup West FFA Leaving for National Convention today
Members of the Ada Borup West FFA chapter will have the opportunity to represent the community at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this week. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage tells us who will be attending, and when they depart. Savage tells us more about this years National FFA Convention, and some of…
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VA establishes grant program to expand access to VA benefits
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has established a new grant with the aims of getting veterans access to the benefits they deserve. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger also explained where this money will be dispersed, and how veterans will be able to take advantage of it. The full…
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With the weather cooling make sure your kids are dressed appropriately
It may not feel like it today, but temperatures across the Red River Valley are expected to drop this week, and Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson reminds parents to make sure their children are dressed to appropriately face the cooler morning temps. Peelable layers are always a good option, as kids can always drop layers…
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City of Ada Election Preview
Election Day is fast approaching, and the City of Ada has four spots up for election this November. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives us a preview on what voters can expect to see on this year’s ballot for the city elections. Larson says the Mayor is currently looking for people to appoint to committees,…
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