Homeowners and renters encouraged to test homes for Radon
Winter has arrived, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is reminding people about the increased dangers of Radon during the winter months. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health explains what Radon is, and the harm it can cause. Merkens says the best thing you can do to protect yourself from radon exposure is to test your…
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Ada Public Works project update
Discussion continues to be had on the plan for a new Ada Public Works building, but things are still a ways away from being finalized. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larso tells us where things are at in discussions, and she also clarifies some misconceptions about the project. People with questions or comments on the public…
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Waubun School Board discusses potential building of a multi use athletic facility
The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board had discussions about the possibility of building a new multi use facility at their meeting on Wednesday night. Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more about these discussions, and what’s being considered. Spaeth says the next step in these discussions will be a school board work session to further discuss this…
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Hillsboro community members gather for Strategic Planning Meeting
Earlier this week, members of the Hillsboro Community got together to take part in a series of strategic planning meetings to discuss the future of the Hillsboro community. Hillsboro City Commissioner Paul Geray tells us more about these meetings, and the goal of them. Geray says there were a lot of ideas shared at the…
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Ada Borup West announces Triple A Award Nominees
The Ada Borup West School District has officially chosen their nominees for the 2025/2026 Minnesota State High School League Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson tells us who will be representing Ada Borup West. The Triple A Award honors high school seniors throughout the state who have a…
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Red River watershed Management Board seeking state and federal funding in 2026
The 2026 Legislative Session is fast approaching, and the Red River Watershed Management Board has been hard at work trying to secure funding for projects from the state. While the session has not started yet, RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip says they have had some projects recommended for funding from the Minnesota Legislature. A bonding…
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Weather Related Announcements for Friday, December 19, 2025
Weather/Storm Announcements for Friday are presented by Todd’s Landscaping of Fertile Ada City Plows will be heading out at 4am on Friday morning and will start with the hospital road and business district and head towards residential neighborhoods after. Please help by removing vehicles and trailers from the street. Reminders from Thursday: * Fertile-Beltrami School…
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Bagley Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Stabbing
MAHNOMEN, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. A man from Bagley has been charged in a fatal stabbing early Sunday morning in Mahnomen. 23-year-old Dayami Owen Clark is facing two counts of second degree murder in the death of 24-year-old Adam Webster, according to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday in…
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