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Did you know that Minnesota is home to the largest peat bog in the lower 48 states, which also includes a mile long boardwalk? State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us more about this hidden Minnesota gem called Big Bog State Recreation Area. Like many area state parks, Drake says Big Bog State Recreation Area…
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If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, the Friends of Maplewood State Park invite you to their annual Maple Syrup Day at Maplewood State Park. Event representative Linda Today previews the event. Today says the event is free to attend, but you will need a park pass to get in. You can learn…
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Cell phones are engrained in our everyday life nowadays, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking drivers to put your phone down when driving, or face the consequences. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says they are in the midst of a Toward Zero Death Distracted Driving Campaign, which means they will be doing extra…
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The Ada Public Works Department is getting a new building this year, and there’s a lot of excitement about the project within the department. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen says he is happy to see something good come from a bad situation. Rasmussen shares some of the ways that this new building could be…
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The FIRST Robotics Season is underway, and when you talk with students and coaches who are involved with their FIRST Robotics Program, you often hear how robotics is an activity that sets them up for success post high school. During the Your Live Event Robotics Show, R&J News caught up with Alec and Christopher of…
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The Ada Girl Scouts are currently in their renewal season, which means that they’re also looking for more girls to get involved with their chapter. Ada Girl Scout Troop Leader Bonnie Ballard tells us how you can get involved. Ballard says the Ada Girl Scouts are also looking for service projects, and she encourages the…
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The Ada Borup West School District held their annual Pennies for Patients Fundraiser last week, and it was a massive success. Ada Borup West High School principal Josh Carlson says students raised over $2,000 dollars for those battling Leukemia. In other school news, Carlson says they will have some very special guests from NASA visiting…
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The Hawley Elementary Held their annual musical last weekend, and reviews for the show are overwhelmingly positive. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says all the performances were great, and that the kids did an amazing job. Ellingson says there’s also a lot of excitement in the community, as their Kindergarten readiness program starts this Monday. …
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Spring activities were starting to ramp up at Itasca State Park, but recent snowfall will likely delay the opening of some different areas and trails in the park. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter says one area of the park that will have its opening date pushed back is the ever popular Wilderness Drive. If…
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While it may not seem like it due to recent snowfall, spring is here, which means the Ada Public Works Department is gearing up for their very busy summer months. Due to the increased summer workload Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen says they have some great summer job opportunities available to area youth and…
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