Author: Prestin Douville

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Polk County Veterans Services Update 

Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson was a guest on the KKCQ Food for Thought program this week, to give an update on the latest with Veterans Services. Ellefson says there haven’t been a lot of changes made to veteran’s benefits, but there’s still some things that veterans should be aware of.  Ellefson says…
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August 7, 2025 0

Minnesota Deer seasons fast approaching 

The Minnesota 2025/2026 Deer seasons are fast approaching, and licenses are now available for purchase. Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden highlights some of the upcoming deer season opening dates.  The question hunters have every year is “how many deer can they expect to see on the landscape?” Baden says you can expect…
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August 7, 2025 0

4th Annual Blyss Flower Fest is next week 

Blyss Flower Farm in Rural Ada invites you to their 4th Annual Blyss Flower Fest next Tuesday. Alyssa Johnson of Bliss Flower Farm gives us a sneak peak into what she has planned for next week’s festivities.  Johnson says this is truly an event for people of all ages.  Alyssa’s daughter Esley tells us what…
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August 7, 2025 0

Ada City Council Meets 

The Ada City Council heard multiple presentations from local organizations at the beginning of their meeting on Wednesday night. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us what these presentations were about.  There was also a discussion about the Ada Public Works building, and Hintz tells us where things are at for that.  The Dekko Center was…
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August 7, 2025 0

Back to School season at the Ulen Hitterdal School 

School is under a month away at the Ulen Hitterdal School District. Ulen Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson says he’s excited to get kids back in the building, for what is his first year in the District.  Avery also highlighted a couple of events that Ulen Hitterdal will be holding before the start of…
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August 6, 2025 0

Eidem Field Day is Thursday, NDSU Field Day postponed to next week  

This Thursday there’s going to be a plot tour at the Eidem farm near Glyndon and Felton. Field Day Host, and presenter Trent Eidem tells us more about what he has planned for his field day this year.  Earlier this week, R&J News told you about a plot tour NDSU Extension was going to hold…
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August 6, 2025 0

Benedictine ATV Fun Run a Success

Benedictine Living Community held their annual ATV Fun Run this weekend. Benedictine Ada Foundation Director Cassie Visser is happy to announce that this year’s event was a massive success.  Visser says they will be putting the money raised from the event to good use.  Visser also took time to thank everybody for their continued support…
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August 6, 2025 0

Fargo National Cemetery to hold Spirit of 45 Commemoration next week 

The Fargo National Cemetery will be hosting a Spirit of 45 Commemoration event next week, and all are invited. Brandy Pyle of the Fargo National Cemetery tells us more about this event, and its history.  Pyle speaks more on the significance of this event, and explains why she feels it important to continue to honor…
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August 6, 2025 0

Area agencies seeking people to enter the law enforcement profession 

It’s no secret that there’s a shortage of law enforcement officers in Minnesota, and most agencies across Minnesota are recruiting for new officers. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve says he’d definitely recommend a career in law enforcement, and he speaks of some of the benefits of going into the field.   Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall…
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August 6, 2025 0

Hillsboro City Commission approves Preliminary Budget 

The Hillsboro City Commission approved a preliminary budget at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more.  Eggermont says there was also a lengthy discussion regarding funding for the Hillsboro Fire Hall, which is expected to break ground this fall.  There was a discussion about the dedication of tax proceeds…
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August 6, 2025 0