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Ada Borup West FFA attends National Convention 

The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter recently returned from the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis earlier this week. National Convention attendee Natan Visser tells us how things went, and gives us a recap of the event.  Fellow Ada Borup West attendee Brody Peterson shared similar sentiments about the trip.  R&J News will have more recaps…
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November 5, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Harvest mostly complete 

The 2025 Sugarbeet harvest is mostly complete across the Red River Valley, and all signs point to a successful harvest. R&J Ar Reporter Nick Revier checks in with the latest update from American Crystal Sugar.  You can see more agricultural news, and programming  on the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.


November 5, 2025 0

Ada City Council approves plan for public works building 

The Ada City Council approved a plan for a new public works building at their meeting on Tuesday night. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more.  Larson says the council also made an appointment for a vacant council seat.  Lastly, Larson says the council approved action against a blight property in town, and she…
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November 4, 2025 0

November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month 

November is carbon monoxide awareness month, and homeowners are reminded to take the necessary steps in keeping themselves safe from this silent killer. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains what Carbon Monoxide is, and why it’s so deadly.  Hansen says the two best ways that you can protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning…
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November 4, 2025 0

Ada Borup West juggles schedule due to state volleyball 

The Ada Borup West Volleyball team will be traveling to St Paul later this week for the Minnesota State Volleyball Tournament, and in response, the Ada Borup West school will be juggling their schedules for this week. Ada Borup West High School Principal Bree Triplett says one thing that’s changing is parent teacher conferences, which…
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November 4, 2025 0

Red River Watershed Management Board pushing for Bonding Bill in 2026

The 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session is set to begin in two months, and one item that is expected to be at the forefront this year is a bonding bill. Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip says they will be pushing hard for a bonding bill, and he tells us the message they…
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November 4, 2025 0

Cattle Market Update 

It’s been a couple weeks since President Trump made his  infamous Truth Social post about the potential purchase of Argentinian Beef, and the cattle industry is still seeing its effects. Terrain Senior Animal Protein Analyst Don Close says the fundamentals in the cattle market haven’t changed, but there has been a major effect on producer…
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November 4, 2025 0

New deputy joins the Norman County Sheriff’s Office 

There’s a new face at the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Aaron Giere was officially sworn in last week, and has started patrolling. Officer Giere tells us more about himself and his law enforcement background.  Geire tells us why he chose to come to the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, and how his first couple days on…
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November 4, 2025 0

DGF School District to vote on referendum today 

Today is election day, and the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District is one of the many schools across the state that will have a referendum on the ballot. DGF Superintendent Shannon Hunstad tells us what the school district is asking voters to approve, and why.  Hunstad says if the referendum does not pass, they will likely have…
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November 4, 2025 0

Itasca State Park Update 

After a busy fall, and summer season, programming at Itasca State Park will be taking a break for the month of November. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter tells us more. While it will be a slow month program wise, Lichter says there will be opportunities for people to do some deer hunting in the…
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November 3, 2025 0