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Ada Borup West making changes to bus routes 

The Ada Borup West School Board had a lengthy discussion regarding transportation at their meeting on Tuesday morning, and the board approved major changes to their bus routes. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us what’s changing, and why.  Cook says the Ada Borup West School Board also approved an updated 10 year facility…
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July 8, 2025 0

Ada Legion Baseball holding fundraiser on Wednesday 

The Ada American Legion Baseball team will be holding a fundraiser Wednesday in the Supermarket Foods Parking Lot in Ada. Ada baseball player Cadyn Dahl tells us more about what they will be doing.  Ada Legion Baseball coach Nate McCraven thanks the community for their continued support, and he  also invites you to Tony Sipe…
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July 8, 2025 0

Polk County Fair Chocolate Contest is Wednesday 

The annual Polk County Fair Chocolate Contest is on Wednesday, and they’re calling on all bakers and chocolate enthusiasts to enter a dish. Event organizer Zina Ivanov tells us more about the competition, and the kind of dishes they’re looking for.  Ivanov says they will also be giving away prizes for those who podium.  Again,…
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July 8, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Crop Update 

The sugarbeet growing season is in full swing, and crop outlook across the Red River Valley is all over the place. Dr Eric Branch with NDSU Extension tells us how the sugarbeet is faring across the valley.  In other farm news, Dr Branch previews some upcoming events and programs that producers should mark down in…
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July 8, 2025 0

Deadline for Opioid Advisory Council RFP fast approaching

The deadline for project proposals through the Norman County Opioid Advisory Council is fast  approaching, and interested parties are encouraged to get their request submitted as soon as possible. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health gives us a refresher on where the funding from this council is coming from.  Meyers also tells us what…
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July 8, 2025 0

This week at Itasca State Park 

After a busy 4th of July weekend, the staff at Itasca State Park are continuing on with their busy summer programming schedule. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what’s going on in the park today. (Tuesday)  Cox says their programming continues throughout the week, and she previews a number of different things going…
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July 8, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FCCLA in Orlando Florida 

Over a dozen Ada Borup West FCCLAers have been in Orlando Florida since Saturday, for the 2025 National FCCLA Conference. Ada Borup West FCCLA Advisor Mikki Hennen tells us what students are in Orlando Nationals, and the events they’re competing in.  R&J News will follow up with Ada Borup West FCCLA after the National Conference,…
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July 8, 2025 0

Mahnomen City Council approves 5 year sewer rate plan 

The Mahnomen City Council held a public hearing at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us the reason for the meeting, and what the council ultimately decided.  The city also took action on a trio of nuisance properties, and Guether reminds city residents to make sure they stay on top…
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July 8, 2025 0

Holiday Vacation Ireland – Bus Driver JJ

Interview with Holiday Vacation Ireland bus driver JJ.


July 7, 2025 0