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After countless hours of work and unseen delays, the hot tub at the Dekko Center in Ada is finally open. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen made the announcement on Thursday’s Kaleidoscope program. Eggen says if you’re planning to use the hot tub, there are new instructions and rules that you need to be aware of. …
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There’s a new exhibit at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji that features the artwork of families that call the White Earth Reservation their home. Guest Exhibit Curator Kent Estey tells us more about the exhibit called “Good Stories”. Estey says one goal of the exhibit was to highlight the work of artists, whose art…
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The American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA) held their annual meeting in California earlier this week, and the meeting signaled the end of Neil Rockstad’s time as president of the association. Rockstad, who farms outside of Ada, reflects on his time as President of ASGA and the experiences it gave him. Rockstad says representing ASGA and…
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By: Graham Scher | R&J Broadcasting Inc. Mattracks and Kick’n Up Kountry have filed a civil lawsuit involving Wagon Wheel Ridge, where Kick’n Up Kountry Music Festival is held. The lawsuit names the Minnesota DNR, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Kittson County Soil and Water Conservation District. Roger Brazier, Sales…
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After conducting interviews on Tuesday, the Hawley School District has announced two finalists for their vacant Superintendent position for next school year. Hawley Superintendent Phil Jensen told R&J News that the two finalists for the position are Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth, and West Fargo Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Vincent Williams. R&J News has reached…
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Norman County has seen some pretty significant snow falls over the last couple weeks, but despite this, snowmobile trails in the county have been less than desirable. Dave Jensen of the Moonshiners Snowmobile explains why. While the trail conditions aren’t great for riding right now, county ditches have a sizable amount of snow, leaving a…
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Early giving is currently underway for Giving Hearts Day, and the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center near Fertile is asking that you consider making them a donation. Learning Center Board Member Stacy Erickson explains what the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center, and the many educational opportunities it offers to area schools. Erickson says the center is also…
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Coming up this Saturday, almost 200 people will be gathering at the Ada Event Center, for the Heart of the Valley (HOV) Recreational Foundation Winter Social. HOV Manager Mike Burke reminds people that the funds raised from the event will go right back to the HOV Recreational Foundation for programs like their youth free golf…
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The Ada Police Department will be having the opportunity to add a new volunteer position, to assist officers through times of hardship. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says a community member came forward with an opportunity for the Department to add a volunteer Chaplain. Hager says one way that the chaplain would be used, is…
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The Bagley School District will be hosting this year’s Section 8A One Act Play Competition this Saturday, and the public is invited to come out and support their local school. Bagley One Act Play Director Marilyn Hood says there will be eight schools participating, with shows happening all day at the school. Hood also goes…
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