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City of Twin Valley discusses annexation of land for Dollar General 

During their city council meeting on Monday night the Twin Valley City Council held a discussion about the potentially annexing land that Dollar General is looking to purchase to build a new store. Twin Valley Councilman Mark Askelson tells us more.  Askelson says there was also a presentation done by Christina Lein who is looking…
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May 14, 2024 0

Hawley School Update 

The 2024 School Year will be coming to a close very soon, and the students at the Hawley School District have plenty to look forward to this week. Elementary principal Chris Ellingson says the busy week starts with the sixth grade class trip.  Ellingson says the school will also have kids in and out of…
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May 13, 2024 0

Waubun Envirothon sending two teams to state 

After a very successful regional competition the Waubun Envirothon will be sending two teams to the Minnesota State Envirothon Competition Next week. Envirothon member Tia Bevins tells us more about the two teams and when they’re leaving.  R&J News will follow up with Waubun Envirothon after the state competition on Monday, May 20.


May 13, 2024 0

Ada Public Library Upcoming Events 

The Ada Public Library has a number of events coming up throughout the rest of the month. Librarian Asha Osborn says that once a week through the end of May they will be doing their story time program for the kiddos.  Then on May 21 Osborn says the library will be holding their first plant…
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May 13, 2024 0

Ada Booster Club taking registrations for 2nd Annual 3v3 basketball tournament 

The Ada Booster Club is looking for students across the region to take part in the 2nd Annual 3v3 Basketball Tournament on June 21. Booster Club President Eric Smart tells us more.  Smart says the tournament is open to kids in 4th grade and up and will have different divisions based on age.  To register…
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May 13, 2024 0

Beating BBQ Bloat 

May is National BBQ Month and with the warm weather now among us people everywhere are breaking out their aprons and grills to host cookouts. Nutritional educator Dr. Julie Gatza says that many people this time of year will often make unhealthy mistakes that lead to things like constipation, gas, stomach aches and bloating. Gatza…
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May 13, 2024 0

Field Trip Season at Ada Borup West 

With the school year on its back stretch many classes across the region are taking advantage of the nice weather, and going on field trips. For students at Ada Borup West this is no different as the sixth grade class recently returned from a trip to the Twin Cities. Ada Borup West High School principal…
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May 11, 2024 0

Senator Tina Smith focusing on Air Travel Bill 

US Senator for Minnesota Tina Smith says her and the United States Senate have been busy at work trying to push out legislation that would see major reforms in the aviation industry. Senator Smith breaks down this piece of legislation that she believes will give the consumers more power.  Full conversation with Senator Tina Smith:


May 11, 2024 0

Northwest Minnesota Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares his top fishing lakes for 2024

The Minnesota Fishing Opener is today and the Minnesota DNR is expecting over a million people to be fishing on Minnesota’s lakes and rivers this weekend. With over 10,000 lakes across the state, choosing a fishing spot can often be difficult. NW MN Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares his top lakes across Northwest Minnesota to…
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May 11, 2024 0

Climax Shelly School News 5/9/2024

news and announcements from the Climax Shelly School District


May 10, 2024 0