Farm and Field – 5/29/2024
Frances Leir (Hello Nature) Pete Kappas (Ada Area Farmer) Dr Mark Boetel (NDSU Extension) Adam Sip (Bayer Crop Science) Greg Kettner (Mahnomen Area Farmer) Dave Symington (Cavalier ND Area Farmer)
City of Twin Valley summer activities
Despite the belief of many, Minnesota small towns often have much to offer when it comes to activities, organizations, and events. R&J News is going to highlight what each of these individual towns have to offer throughout the summer starting with the City of Twin Valley. Twin Valley Community Club President Mark Askelson highlights some…
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Ada Fire Department under new leadership
Earlier this Month it was announced that longtime Ada Fire Chief Steve Petry and Assistant Fire Chief Bruce Visser would be retiring from their leadership positions in the Ada Fire Department. Ada City Council member new Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Roux says he and new Fire Chief Glenn Visser have big shoes to fill but…
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Chippewa National Forest celebrating National Trails Day
National Trails Day is this Saturday and Chippewa National Forest is celebrating with a hiking event at Shingobee Hills Recreation Area near Walker. Chippewa National Forest Lead Trails Technician Scott Shipley tells us some of the things they have planned for Saturday. Shipley says there will also be other activities besides hiking. If you do…
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23rd Annual Breakfast on the Farm is Saturday
The 23rd Annual Breakfast on the Farm is taking place this Saturday at Kasin Farm near Hawley from 7:00 AM to Noon. Event representative Keith Aakre says the event is a great opportunity to get a delicious breakfast while also seeing how agriculture affects everything around you. Aakre says there will also be fun activities…
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Red River Valley Saddle Club hosting pair of events this June
The Red River Valley Saddle Club will be hosting a pair of events this June starting with their Monthly show on Sunday June 9. Red River Valley Saddle Club President Craig Steen tells us more. Steen says the Red River Valley Saddle Club will also be putting on a special event at the Norman County…
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68th Annual Erskine Water Carnival kicking off Summer
The 68th Annual Erskine Water Carnival is set to kick off the summer on Friday. Event representative Tommy Helgeson says this year’s festival will be different schedule wise but they will still have plenty of activities starting Friday. The fun goes into Saturday with a plethora of activities including “Take a Kid Fishing Day” and…
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4th Annual Cody Holte Softball Tournament is this Saturday
The 4th Annual Cody Holte Softball Tournament is this Saturday at Tony Sipe Field in Ada and all are invited to attend. Tournament Organizer Stephanie Okroi has the details. Okroi says there will also be a silent auction, and get together after the tournament as well. All the money raised will go to the Cody…
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10th Annual Fertile Car Show fast approaching
The Fertile Community Club will be hosting their 10th annual Fertile Car Show on Saturday June 8 with events starting at 8:00 AM in Downtown Fertile. Stacy Erickson of the Fertile Community Club tells us more about what they have planned for the event. More information on the events can be seen on the Fertile…
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