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Local Author celebrates Grandparents Day with Benedictine Living Community and Little Learners 

Residents from Benedictine Living Community and kids at Little Learners Child Care in Ada were joined by local author Amy Aanenson to celebrate Grandparents Day on Monday morning. Cassie Visser of Benedictine Living Community – Ada tells us more about this special day.  R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Aanenson after the…
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September 9, 2025 0

Norman County East School News – 9/8/2025

News and Information from the Norman County East School District.


September 8, 2025 0

Norman County East wraps up week one of classes, school construction continues 

Week one of school is in the books at the Norman County East School. NCE Principal Kelly Kalina says school started off strong, and that there was a lot of excitement in the building last week.  Parts of the school remained closed due to the ongoing summer construction project, and Kalina gives us an update…
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September 8, 2025 0

Ada Girl Scouts get behind the scenes look into a WNBA game

The Ada Girl Scouts had an experience they’ll never forget last week. Ada Girl Scout leader Bonnie Ballard says the girls had an opportunity to attend a Lynx game, and get a behind the scenes look into the team.  Ballard says the trip was a blast for the girls who got to attend, and she’s…
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September 8, 2025 0

Hawley Middle School Construction Update 

School is back in session at the Hawley School District, and in just under a year, some Hawley Students, and staff will be moving into a new building, as the construction of a middle school is expected to continue throughout the year. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives us an update on how the project…
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September 8, 2025 0

Ada Public Works building update 

Progress on the building of a new public works building continues. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen says the city has hired an architect for the project, and he speaks very highly of the person who was chosen.  As for the building project itself, Rasmussen says there’s many different ideas being thrown out there, including…
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September 8, 2025 0

Ada Public Library Program Update 

It’s a busy month for the Ada Public Library. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn says they have a lot of free programs going on this month, which includes a month-long art exhibit featuring the work of a local artist.  September is also library card signup month, and Osborn encourages everyone to head on over to the…
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September 8, 2025 0

Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ Recap 

It was another successful year for the Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ this past weekend in Ada. This year, there were awards given out for best ribs, best chicken dish, and the ever popular people’s choice. R&J News’ Kevin Kochmann caught up with this year’s ribs and chicken winners Nathan Rutledge, and Paul Bergman to talk…
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September 8, 2025 0

Itasca State Park gearing up for fall 

It’s officially the fall season at Itasca State Park, and one of the best things to do at the park in the fall, is see all the different fall colors once the leaves start to fall. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says if you would like to visit the park to see these beautiful…
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September 8, 2025 0

Coaches Corner – 9/6/2025

ABW FB (Paul Tinjum) ABW VB (Janna Engel) ABW XC (Tyler Hennen) Climax Fisher VB (Brenda Slyt) Fertile Beltrami FB (Kerrie Solie) Fertile Beltrami XC (Chad Hitchen) Hawley FB (Peder Naatz) Hawley VB (Kathleen Rustad) Hawley XC (Nathan Stoa) HCV FB (Joe Johnson) HCV VB (Katie Staebler) HCV XC (Kirk Zink) LPA FB (PJ Peterson)…
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September 6, 2025 0