Author: Prestin Douville

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Highway 9 and Highway 200 intersection change receiving good feedback 

It’s been exactly one month since the Minnesota Department of Transportation transitioned the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 200 from a two way stop to a four way stop, and change has been noticeable for the Ada community. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says there have been no major problems with the change reported. …
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July 30, 2026 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board discusses online schooling 

During their most recent workshop on Monday night, the Ulen-Hitterdal School Board had a lengthy discussion about online schooling. Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says the growth in the popularity of online schooling has made many districts address their online programs.  Flaten says there was also a discussion about school policies and handbooks.  The Ulen Hitterdal…
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July 30, 2026 0

Benedictine Living Community Ada to hold Block Party next week 

Coming up next week, Benedictine Living Community-Ada will be holding a block party, with summer fun the whole family will enjoy. Andrea Engle of Benedictine Living Community Ada says all are invited to the party next week, where they will also have a special musical guest.  Again, that will be held on Wednesday, August 5…
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July 30, 2026 0

Field Day being held near Twin Valley on Thursday

Mustang Seed will be participating at a Field Day on Thursday at the Blair Hoseth Farm located East of Twin Valley, and all area producers are invited to come and check it out. Mark Benson of Mustang Seed tells us more about what they will be showing off.  Benson tells us what they will also…
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July 29, 2026 0

DNR Celebrating 75 Years of Wildlife Management Area Program

This summer has been a big one for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, as they have been celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Wildlife Management Area Program, which has opened up over a million acres of land for public use. Rob Baden of the Minnesota DNR talks more about this program and its importance. …
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July 29, 2026 0

Ada Police Chief Discusses E-bikes and scooters 

E-Bikes and E-Scooters have been seeing a spike in popularity across the United States, especially when it comes to youth. While these vehicles do offer another excellent form of transportation, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says they have been getting a lot of complaints, and incidents when it comes to area youth using them recklessly. …
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July 29, 2026 0

Corn & Sugarbeet Crop Update 

It’s been very dry for growers across the Red River Valley, and most producers are all asking for rain. Danny Brandt who farms outside of Ada says we are moving into a critical time for the corn crop, which he says is struggling due to the lack of rain.  Brandt tells us what an ideal…
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July 29, 2026 0

Ulen-Hitterdal has further discussions on Top Hat Theatre & 4 Day School Week 

The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board held a workshop on Monday night, and continued their discussion on a number of topics, including the future of the Top Hat Theatre. Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more.  Flaten says the board also had further discussions on a potential 4 day school week.  R&J News will have more on…
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July 29, 2026 0

Back to School Preparation: Health Forms & Accommodations  

We are officially in the back to school season, as school is just over a month away, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is sharing some tips with parents and guardians, so that their students can start the year off right. Kelsey Merkens of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says one thing all parents should do is notify their…
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July 29, 2026 0

Red River Watershed Management Board approves 2027 levy and budget 

The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) held their monthly meeting last week, and approved their 2027 budget and levy. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip is excited to announce that they are once again not raising taxes.  Sip says the board also approved their 2027 budget.  In other news, Sip says the board is also…
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July 28, 2026 0