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Benedictine Living Community hits $20,000 fundraising milestone ahead of ATV Fun Run 

Benedictine Living Community – Ada recently reached a fundraising milestone ahead of their ATV Fun Run, which is set to take place on Sunday, August 3. Cassie Visser of Benedictine Living Community – Ada tells us more.  Visser says they are already putting these fundraising dollars to good use.  If you are unable to attend…
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July 25, 2025 0

Flom Farm Fest kicks off today 

The 21st Annual Flom Farm Fest celebration kicks off later today, and all are invited to Flom to celebrate. Farm Fest representative Christina Lien previews some of the festivities happening today.  More information regarding Flom Farm Fest can be seen on the Flom Minnesota Facebook page.


July 25, 2025 0

Hillsboro City Commission discusses city electrical project 

Discussions regarding the Hillsboro Electrical Project dominated the attention of the Hillsboro City Commission during their meeting earlier this week. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont fills us in on what was discussed.  Eggermont also gave us an updated timeline of the project.  As for the rest of the meeting, Eggermont says there were also discussions…
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July 25, 2025 0

Slow down, and move over for emergency vehicles 

During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope this week, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says they’ve recently had a few instances of drivers not following the state’s move over laws, and putting him and his officer in danger. Chief Hager reminds drivers to slow down and move over when emergency vehicles are on the side…
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July 25, 2025 0

Norman County Night to Unite is next week 

The Annual Norman County Night to Unite celebration is next week, and agencies across Norman County will be in attendance. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall says the event is not only fun, but also a perfect opportunity to come out and meet the people who serve in your community.  Norman County Attorney Elizabeth Brainard says…
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July 25, 2025 0

Farm & Field – 7/23/2025

Save the Bales Steve Dalen Jeremy Refshaw Mark Habedank Cory Jacobson Emily Russavage Chenggen Chu Joe Hastings Mark Bloomquist Eric Branch


July 24, 2025 0

Ada Girl Scouts hitting the ground running 

A Girl Scout Chapter was recently started in the City of Ada, and the group is seeing a lot of early success, and involvement. Chapter leader Bonnie Ballard tells us how things are going in the chapters first months, as well as some things the girls have been able to do.  Ballard says the Ada…
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July 24, 2025 0

Norman County Crop Update 

The Red River Valley has been hit with some rain over the last week and half. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Fossum farmer Mark Habedank, who says the rain was very much welcome.  As for his crops, Habedank says his wheat and corn is progressing very well.  Habedank was a guest on…
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July 24, 2025 0

Mahnomen School Board meets 

The Mahnomen School Board held their first meeting under a new schedule on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon reminds people about the change in the school board schedule, and she also explains how people can access board agendas moving forward.  As for board items, Simon says the board approved some staffing updates, and she…
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July 24, 2025 0

Norman County Juvenile Diversion Program a big Success 

It’s been almost two years since Norman County started its Juvenile Diversion Program, and county officials are calling the program a massive success. Norman County Attorney Elizabeth Brainard tells us more.  Entities involved with the Juvenile Diversion Program include the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, Social Services, and Attorney’s Office, as well as the Ada Police…
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July 24, 2025 0