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Registration open for Polk County Annie’s Project Workshop

Polk County Extension invites women in agriculture from across the region to for 2025 Annie’s Project 101, which is set to take place in January. Heather Dufault of Polk County Extension tells us more about the Annie’s Project program, and what its purpose is.  Since Extension has started offering it Dufault says that Annie’s Project…
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December 9, 2024 0

Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas Continues today

The Annual Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas continues today, and organizations across the City of Ada have a full schedule of events planned for the day. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce highlights some of the events taking place today.  Then on Sunday Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas will wrap up,but not before…
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December 7, 2024 0

Flom Lions hosting annual Pancake Feed 

The Flom Area Lions Club invites you to Flom on Sunday for their annual Santa Day and Pancake Feed. Jolee Habedank of the Flom Area Lions fills us in on the details.  Again that’s Sunday, December 8 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Flom Hall.


December 6, 2024 0

Sandhill River Watershed Update 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in Nisswa Minnesota for the Annual Minnesota Watershed Annual Conference and had the opportunity to catch up with April Swenby of the Sandhill River Watershed District out of Fertile. Swenby tells us more about the Sandhill River Watershed and what makes them unique.  Swenby also highlighted some of the…
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December 6, 2024 0

Ice Fishing Season Reminders 

People across the State of Minnesota have started taking to lakes across the state for the Winter 2024/2025 Ice Fishing Season. With the ice still in its early stages the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds fishermen to take proper safety precautions while on the ice. Northwest MN Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares some safety…
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December 6, 2024 0

Beware of Scams during the Holidays 

The Holidays are a time of giving and charity, but there are bad actors out there who may be trying to take advantage of your good deeds. Kyle Larson of Frandsen Bank and Trust in Ada says people should be cautious of scammers during the Holiday, and he highlights some of the scams that tend…
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December 6, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac School Update 

The Win-E-Mac Honors Society is currently accepting donations for a pair of community service projects they are putting on. Win-E-Mac Principal Casey Reierson tells us more about these projects, and what they’re currently looking for.  Reierson says forms recently went out to students regarding a career choice and exploration program the school recently started, and…
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December 6, 2024 0

Off Peak Program can save you money on your electric bill  

Earlier this week R&J News shared some things you can do this winter to cut down on your energy bill, but did you know that most energy providers also offer voluntary programs to their customers and members that could also lower your energy bill? Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric in Mahnomen tells us more…
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December 6, 2024 0

Ada Borup West getting into the Christmas Spirit 

Christmas is in the air at the Ada Borup West School, and students and staff will be celebrating the holiday season over the next couple weeks. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says their annual 12 days of Christmas celebration kicks off today.  Ada Borup West is also participating in Old Fashioned Christmas this Saturday, and Triplett…
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December 5, 2024 0

Minnesota Watershed Annual Conference and Trade Show

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier is in Nisswa Minnesota for the Minnesota Watershed Annual Conference and Trade Show. Revier had the chance to catch up with Minnesota Watershed Director Jan Voit who explained the purpose of the meeting.  While you might not always see what they’re doing, Watersheds play a big role in Minnesota communities.…
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December 5, 2024 0