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Senate Republicans set 2025 Legislative Priorities 

Senate Republicans held a press conference on Thursday to set their legislative priorities for 2025. Senate Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) explains what their priorities will be for the rest of the session.  Earlier this week the Senate did a vote on whether to expel Senator Nicole Mitchell from the Senate, as she is…
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January 31, 2025 0

Norman County East Snow Daze kicks off Monday 

The Norman County East School will be kicking off their annual Snow Daze Celebration on Monday, and the Norman County East communities are all invited to join them in celebration. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina fills us in on some of the events and activities they have planned throughout the week.  Kalina also went…
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January 31, 2025 0

Fosston Novice Bonspiel is Saturday 

The Fosston Curling Club invites you to Fosston this Saturday for their annual Bonspiel for novices. Justin Marquis of the Fosston Curling Club gives us a preview of what they have planned for Saturday.  Even if you’re not entering a team, Marquis says you should still come out, as there may be opportunities to give…
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January 31, 2025 0

Arrowhead Ultra 135 Recap

The results are in for the Arrowhead 135, considered one of the toughest endurance challenges in the world. Arrowhead Ultra 135 Co-Director Ken Krueger gives us a recap of the event, and shares how this year’s athletes fared. Krueger said this year’s trail conditions did no favors for most of the athletes as well.  While…
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January 31, 2025 0

Nonprofit Art Grants now open through Northwest Minnesota Arts Council 

Applications are open for arts grants for nonprofit arts organizations through the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council. (NWMAC)  NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about these grants, and the different kinds of things they can fund.  Hanel says this grant offers a perfect opportunity for new applicants and organizations to start new events, because…
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January 30, 2025 0

Dekko Center Project Update 

Things are starting to slow down at the Ada Dekko Center after crews finished the walking track and pool projects. However, more projects are on the horizon. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen fills us in on what still needs to be done.  The full conversation with Brianna Eggen can be heard online at rjbroadcatsing.com under…
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January 30, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FFA seeing lots of success 

It’s been a month full of success for Ada Borup West FFA, as they will be sending another student to the State Conference later this year. Ada Borup West FFA Instructor Abbie Savage gives us a recap of their Agronomy CDE, and Fish & Wildlife CDE competitions that went on last week.  Things are about…
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January 30, 2025 0

Volunteering Opportunities at Benedictine Living Community-Ada 

Giving Hearts Day is right around the corner, and Benedictine Living Community is seeking donations for their greatest needs fund. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser says there are other ways you can donate to Benedictine Living Community if you are unable to donate money, and that’s by donating your time.  However, if you’re interested in…
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January 30, 2025 0

Mental health services available to veterans

Winters in Minnesota can be isolating for many, and military veterans are more at risk of a mental health crisis or seasonal depression because of this. Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky reminds veterans that the VA offers a multitude of services and programs to help them kick the winter blues.  People with…
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January 30, 2025 0

House Republicans introduce multiple Public Safety Proposals  

Republicans in the Minnesota House of Representatives held a press conference on Wednesday afternoon to highlight a number of their proposals to address crime across the state. Rep. Paul Novotny of the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee says Minnesota has been too “soft on crime”, and he highlights the three…
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January 30, 2025 0