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Fertile Haunted Trail opens this Saturday 

Starting this Saturday, the trails of the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center in Fertile will be teaming with monsters, and other terrifying creatures, as the Haunted Trail will be making its long awaited return. Stacy Erickson of the City of Fertile tells us more.  The Haunted Trails does act as a fundraiser for the Agassiz Environmental…
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October 3, 2025 0

Good Samaritan Food Shelf accepting perishable food donations 

We’re at the time of year, where people with gardens are harvesting their fruits and vegetables, and for many gardeners, they often have more produce than they know what to do with. While many food shelves don’t take perishable foods, Nancy Crompton of the Good Samaritan Food Shelf in Twin Valley says that they are…
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October 3, 2025 0

Fosston School District holding multiple listening sessions this month 

The Fosston school district is looking toward its future, and they’re asking the community for their thoughts and ideas on how they can improve. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk tells us more about these upcoming sessions.  Selk says they will be holding multiple sessions and different locations across the district.   Selk says these sessions do not…
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October 2, 2025 0

Minnesota Bear season yielding mixed results 

The Minnesota bear season has been underway for about a month already, and hunters are seeing mixed results across the region. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden explains why hunters are seeing mixed results this season.  Baden says results this year are not a reflection of the bear population.  You can find more information about…
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October 2, 2025 0

Cattle backgrounding recommendations 

Cattle Producers in the area are approaching the time of year, where they start to focus more on the supplements they are giving their calves, so that they can develop properly through the fall and winter. Bruce Winter of Purina Feed tells us what they’re recommending to area producers.  A question many producers are asking…
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October 2, 2025 0

Impact of the government shutdown on Veterans Services

The Federal Government Shutdown began at midnight on October 1, as Democrats and Republicans were unable to reach an agreement to fund the government. This is expected to have major impacts on federal programs and entities. Polk County veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson says however, that the shutdown will have a minimal impact on his…
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October 2, 2025 0

This week at Itasca State Park 

The Staff at Itasca State Park have another weekend of fun activities this weekend. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into this week’s programming, which includes the return of a fan favorite event.  While it may not feel like it yet, cold temperatures are expected to arrive in the coming…
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October 2, 2025 0

Inspire holding an open house this Thursday 

Inspire Inc. in Ada will be holding an open house this Thursday, and all are invited to come see what they’ve been working on the past couple years. Hillary Randash of Inspire tells us more. Randash also tells us more about Inspire, and the kinds of programs, and services they offer.  Again, the open house…
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October 1, 2025 0

Ada Public Library hosts reception for local artist 

Local Artist, and Gary Native Kelly Chisholm has had an exhibit featuring his portraits of American Figures, at the Ada Public Library for the past month, and on Tuesday the Library hosted an artist reception with Chisholm. R&J News caught up with Chisholm after the reception, and he tells us how he got into art,…
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October 1, 2025 0

Ada Police Chief discusses the effect of traumatic events on first responders

Traumatic events like fatal automobile accident or suicide can often have lasting effects on a victims family and friends, but one group of people that will often be overlooked by the public when it comes to effects of trauma are our local first responders, whether it be law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs. During his appearance…
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October 1, 2025 0