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Ada Borup West FCCLA attending State Convention this weekend 

The Ada Borup West FCCLA Chapter will have over thirty students attending the Minnesota State FCCLA Convention this weekend. Ad Borup West FCCLA Member Kadence Thom says she is one of the many students at Ada Borup West that will be participating in Parliamentary Procedure.  Thom says she’s really excited about being able to attend…
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March 25, 2026 0

Mahnomen School Board discusses cell phone policy 

The Mahnomen School Board continued their discussions about their cell phone policy at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says the board will continue to explore the potential implementation of the “Yonder Pouch” system.  Simon says the board also had discussions about their school pool, which is not under operation at this…
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March 25, 2026 0

Bagley Police Chief Adam Gunderson running for Clearwater County Sheriff 

Earlier this year Clearwater County Sheriff Darrin Halverson announced that he would be retiring at the end of the year, and Bagley Police Chief Adam Gunderson has thrown his hat into the ring as a candidate for the position. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Gunderson, who tells us more about himself,…
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March 25, 2026 0

New building to be a major resource for the Ada Police Department 

The Ada Police Department will be getting a new facility after the Ada City Council decided to include a new police department in the public works building project. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says his department is excited about this new project, and he’s thankful that the council did its due diligence before approving the…
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March 25, 2026 0

History of water relations between the US and Canada 

Did you know that there’s a treaty between the United States and Canada over water management in the Red River Valley that goes back over a century? Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more about the partnership they have with Canada when it comes to the management of the Red…
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March 24, 2026 0

Multiple seats up for election on Hillsboro City Commission 

2026 is an election year for multiple positions on the Hillsboro City Commission, and the deadline to get your name in the running for a commission seat is fast approaching. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese.  Residents with questions should contact Hillsboro City Hall.


March 24, 2026 0

Firefly Center For the Arts holding book launch on Wednesday 

The Firefly Center For the Arts will be hosting a book launch for a local artist on Wednesday, and the community is invited to come and celebrate. Firefly Center Executive Director Heidi Danos says the boom being launched was one that she actually wrote.  Danos says the Firefly Center will be holding more events throughout…
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March 24, 2026 0

NMRC hoping to open new facility this summer 

After years of fundraising, the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) is hoping to open their new facility at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds this summer. NMRC Representative Jesse Frost tells us more about this facility, and how it will be used by NMRC teams across the state.  Frost also highlights some other events the NMRC has…
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March 24, 2026 0

West Central Regional Water District seeking public feedback 

If you’ve checked your mail the last couple of days you may have received a mailer from the Clay County Auditor-Treasurer office in regards to a pair of hearings involving the West Central Regional Water District. West Central Regional Water District Chair Lucas Spaeth explains what these mailers are for.  Spaeth says there’s also information…
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March 24, 2026 0

State of Minnesota Celebrating 75 Years of State Wildlife Management Area program 

The State of Minnesota is celebrating the 75th Anniversary of their State Wildlife Management Area program this year. Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor with the Minnesota DNR Rob Baden says while it may often be taken for granted, the State Wildlife Management Area program is a valuable resource to Minnesotans statewide.  You can learn more about…
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March 24, 2026 0