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29 Year Old Paul Willis Knoell of Ada is facing multiple charges, after police allege that he was in possession of numerous files of child pornography. Court documents say on March 12, 2024, the Norman County Sheriff Department received a Cybertip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Data System for child exploitation material on the…
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Earlier this month R&J News told you about the first sighting of cougar cubs in the state of Minnesota in over a 100 years. During a conversation with R&J News, Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden talked more about the significance of this discovery and why it’s such a big deal. You can…
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It’s going to be a busy week of events and programs at Itasca State Park, and all are invited to see what the park has to offer this time of year. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox previews some of the programs they have going on this week. You can go to the Itasca…
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A majority of the sugarbeet crop is in the ground now, and for those in sugarbeet research the next couple of months will be very busy. NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Dr Tom Peters tells us more about some of his research this year. Peters says he is also doing some research on the safety of…
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Now that summer break is here, the Ada Public Library Will be holding numerous youth events over the next couple months. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn says they will be partnering with multiple community organizations for programming this month, including the Norman County Historical Society. June is Audio Book appreciation month, and Osborn says the Ada…
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The state of Minnesota is in the midst of the 100 deadliest days to be on Minnesota’s roads, and in response, area law enforcement will be participating in a Toward Zero Death speed campaign. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says that drivers need to be slowing down, as they will likely be getting a ticket…
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Summer weather has already arrived in the Red River Valley, and that means area residents need to be taking the appropriate steps in the prevention of dehydration and heat exhaustion. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health shares some things you should keep in mind all summer long. Merkens says it’s also important to be…
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The Future of Soy Summit is coming up in July, and Minnesota Soybean is inviting area soybean producers to attend. Minnesota Soybean Communication Specialist Mark Askelson tells us more about the summit, and the opportunities for you to attend. If this sounds like an event you’d like to attend, Askelson explains how you can apply…
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Summer programming is in full swing at Itasca State Park, and the park’s staff of naturalists have a full weekend of activities planned to close out the month of May. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have planned. Wildflowers are one of Itasca’s biggest attractions this time of year, and…
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Coming up next week at the Norman County Fairgrounds, First Baptist Church of Ada will be kicking off summer with a multi day Summer Celebration. Josh Visser of First Baptist Church of Ada tells us more about this new event. Josh’s wife Carri tells us more about their special guest Jared Greer, who runs Overcoming…
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