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There are a lot of contested races in local elections across Norman County, but in the City of Ada this is especially true, as multiple city council seats as well as the mayor’s seat will be heavily contested. For this reason, Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson encourages all residents to take a minute, and get…
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Usage in the GLP-1 weight loss drug is growing nationwide, and agricultural markets across the country future usage of the drug could have a major impact on the drug as food consumption decreases. Terrain specialty crop analyst Matt Woolf says more than one of 10 Americans are using some form of a GLP-1, and he…
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Fall Harvest is continuing to wrap up for farmers across the Red River Valley, and many area farmers are starting to reflect on their harvests and how things went. Gary Area Farmer Corey Hanson told R&J News that he wrapped up the harvest last week with the completion of corn. Hanson also took a moment…
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The FFA National Convention was held this past weekend, and the Norman County East FFA Chapter had representation at this year’s convention. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with NCE FFA Advisor Hannah Baumgartner, who shares some of the highlights of their trip. Baumgartner says one of the biggest highlights for them however,…
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The November midterm election is just a week away, and in Minnesota ballot measures affecting education will be prevalent for every voter in the state. Ada-Borup-West, and Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says one of the measures will affect funding for every school in the State of Minnesota. While the dollar amount might not be super…
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Did you know that the Cass Lake-Bena School District has a robot that helps the school in a multitude of ways whether its painting lines on their football field, or giving students the opportunity to learn? Cass Lake-Bena Director of Student Affairs Caleb Travis tells us more about the robot. Travis also talks more about…
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A lot of work is being completed each day at the Ada Municipal Complex, and the project is expected to hit a major milestone, as the public works department is expected to move into their portion of the building soon. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson explains. Larson says the rest of the project is staying…
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Last week, R&J News told you about the Lakes Area Yes Network, and the summer programming they have been offering to kids in the communities of Detroit Lakes, Callaway, and White Earth. However, the program is looking to expand into new communities this summer. Yes Network program Director Mike Labine explains. Labine says expansion of…
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Area schools are starting to receive their state testing scores from last year, and the Hawley School District is seeing some very good results pouring in. Hawley Elementary Principal Chis Ellingson tells us more. In other school news, Ellingson also reminds parents that their first parent teacher conferences of the year are set to kick…
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After months of preparation, the Cougar Wrestling program will be holding a Parent Meeting, for any students interested in joining the wrestling team in their inaugural season. Cougar Wrestling Coach Josh Visser tells us more. If you’re worried about your child’s lack of wrestling experience, Visser says any students who go out for wrestling will…
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