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Crews responding to fire call at Waabigwan Dispensary in Mahnomen 

Earlier today, there were reports of a fire at the Waabigwan Dispensary in Mahnomen. R&J News has contacted the White Earth Police Department, and a department representative confirmed that first responders are still at the scene of the alleged fire, but there were no active flames as of 3:18 PM.  No other information about the…
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December 2, 2025 0

Norman County East Make it Take it is next week 

The Norman County East ECFE program will be holding their annual Make It Take It event next Tuesday, and all families are encouraged to mark it on their calendars, and attend. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more.  Again, that will take place next Tuesday, December 9 at the Norman County East School.…
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December 2, 2025 0

Ada Borup West 4th Grade raises over $1,200 for area food shelves 

The Ada Borup West 4th Grade Class recently had the opportunity to give back to the Ada Borup West community, through one of their lessons, and they did so in a big way. Ada Borup West Elementary principal Bree Triplett tells us more.  In other school news, Ada Borup West High School principal Josh Carlson…
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December 2, 2025 0

Traill County Community Giving Project accepting donations for Angel Tree Program 

The Holidays are an excellent time for people to give back to the community, and for residents in Traill County the Traill County Community Giving Project’s Angel Tree program is a perfect way to do so. Program representative Beth Morrow tells us more about the Angel Tree program.  Morrow says there’s many different ways for…
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December 2, 2025 0

Vive Crop Protection rolling out product for Cercospora Leaf Spot Protection

Cercospora Leaf Spot was the topic of discussion for sugarbeet growers this past growing season, and the disease ravaged sugarbeet crops across the Red River Valley. To help with the fight against Cercospora, Vive Crop Protection has released a new product available to growers across the valley. Dor Kestecher of Vive Crop protection tells us…
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December 2, 2025 0

Loaner car seats available to families traveling over the holidays 

The Holiday season is officially here, and families will be traveling all around the country to celebrate the holidays with their friends and families. For families with young children who have to fly home for the holidays, it can often be difficult to transport their car seats. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says…
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December 2, 2025 0

Aurora Center for the Arts holding a pair of events this weekend

The Aurora Center for the Arts in Fosston has a pair of events coming up on Saturday. Abby Pearson of the Aurora Center for the Arts tells us more about their first event which is an art class with Kathy Sanders.  Then later in the day on Saturday, Pearson says Dan Rodriguez will be returning…
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December 2, 2025 0

City of Ada Holding Public Hearing tonight 

The City of Ada will be holding a public hearing this evening, as they look to continue the process in the construction of a new public works building. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson told us more about the meeting, and its purpose.  Again, that meeting will take place this evening starting at 6:00 in the…
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December 2, 2025 0

Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas Preview 

December has officially arrived, and the Ada Chamber of Commerce will be kicking off the holiday season with their annual “Old Fashioned Family Christmas” Festival. LeeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce gives us a preview of some of the events going on this week.  Hall says Santa Claus will be coming to town…
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December 1, 2025 0

Drivers reminded to protect themselves from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning this winter

Now that snow has officially arrived in the Red River Valley, it’s more important than ever for drivers to make sure they have a winter survival kit in their vehicle. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says one item that you should have in your kit at all times is a shovel, but not…
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December 1, 2025 0