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The General Federation of Women’s Club Chapter out of Waubun is currently seeking donations for their International Day of Service Project. Chapter representative Connie Soch tells us more about their service project. Soch says the GFWC is also looking for new members to join their ranks. A full list of donation drop off locations and…
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Christina Riepe, the daughter of Norman County Native Russell Riepe is back in the region, after spending the last few years doing missionary work in Nigeria. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Riepe, who tells us more about herself, and the work she does. Riepe also tells us what a typical day…
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Multiple law enforcement agencies from the Grand Forks and East Grand Forks Communities will be coming together this weekend to put on the Annual Law Enforcement 10-78 5K in East Grand Forks. Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Swang tells us more about the 5K, and how you can participate. Swang says this event is more…
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Minnesota’s bear hunting season is under a month away, and licenses still remain in some areas. DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us about some changes made to the bear hunting season, as well as other information hunters need to know ahead of the season. While the bear numbers are high, Baden says…
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Earlier this summer a storm ravaged the City of Ada, and destroyed the Ada Public Works building. Since then the city has been hard at work trying to come up with a plan for a temporary, and permanent home for Public Works. Ada Public Works supervisor Brian Rasmussen gives us an update on where things…
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The Ada Girl Scouts will be holding a fundraiser at the Dekko Center this weekend, and the community is invited out to come learn more about Ada’s newest organization. Ada Girl Scout Leader Bonnie Ballard tells us what the girls have planned this weekend. Ballard says the fundraiser is also a good opportunity for the…
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The Missoula Children’s Theatre is in Ada this week, and they’re partnering with the Ada Summer Children’s Theatre to put on multiple shows starting this afternoon. GiGi Solseng of the Ada Community Theatre tells us more. Emma Bryant and Em Hodge of the Missoula Children’s Theatre tell us what we can expect from this year’s…
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The Red River Valley has seen a steady amount of rain the last week, which means that homeowners will have to break out their lawnmowers. Ada Public Works Supervisor Brian Rasmussen reminds homeowners to not blow their grass into the streets as it can cause problems. Rasmussen also shares a reminder for homeowners with sump…
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Rain has been prevalent this week, and it may have an effect on area crops. Local producer Paul Johnson says he’s pleased with this wheat crop so far, but these recent rains do make him worry. As for soybeans, Johnson says the moisture is welcome, but he is fighting iron deficiency chlorosis. Lastly, Johnson gave…
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