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The fall season is here, and the Ada Public Library will be celebrating accordingly, with a series of events and programs, throughout the rest of the month. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn highlights some of their events and programs coming up. If you have any Christmas, Halloween or other holiday decorations you’d like to get rid…
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It’s expected to be a decent weekend weather wise coming up, and one way you can enjoy the early fall season is by taking a trip to Itasca State Park, as they will be holding a series of events. Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be kicking off the weekend on Friday with…
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The Norman County Sheriff’s Office will be looking to crack down on seatbelt, and child passenger safety, thanks to their latest Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Campaign. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall explains. Fall says the Norman County Sheriff’s Office will be pursuing more TZD funding for campaigns next year. For more information on Towards Zero…
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All are invited to the Polk County Fairgrounds in Fertile this weekend, as the Fertile Community Club will be holding their annual Fall Craft Show. Stacy Erickson of the Fertile Community Club previews this year’s event. Again, that will take place on Saturday from 9:00 to 3:00 at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Fertile.
It’s been eight years since Congress has passed a Farm Bill, and with the farm program expiring at the end of the month, time to pass a new bill is running out. But what will happen at the local level if a new deal isn’t reached by the end of the month? During a panel…
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The Fall Harvest is just about here, but there’s an angst across the Red River Valley, as many crops are struggling due to drought. Bob Jorger of Agrivision Solutions in Mayville-Portland says the crop is mostly struggling in their area except for one crop in particular. Jorger also talked more about what they’ve been seeing…
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Over the last few days, R&J News has been telling you about the life of Ada’s very own Annelee Woodstrom, who is turning 100 years old this week. Over the century, Annelee has gathered a lifetime of memories and experiences, and when asked about sharing some advice to others, this is what she had to…
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The Twin Valley City Council approved a preliminary Levy at their meeting on Monday evening. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us what they approved the levy at, and how they will be proceeding with budget talks. Bolton says the city will also be looking to hire a new public works superivior, after approving a…
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Soybeans are the second largest agricultural market in Minnesota, but there are many across the state that are unaware of the many different ways that Minnesota soybeans are used. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the Big Iron Farm Show, and caught up with Mark Askelson of the Minnesota Soybean Growers, who highlighted some…
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Budget planning is officially underway in the City of Ada, as the city council approved their preliminary levy last week. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson told R&J News that they’re looking at no major changes from last year, as the council has been diligent with taxpayer funds. Larson also gives us a look into some…
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