Local and Regional News, Wednesday 4/8/2026
One person is facing impaired driving charges following a traffic stop in the Rainy River District.Members of the Ontario Provincial Police say officers from the Fort Frances detachment conducted a stop Monday, April 6th, on Highway 11-71. Following an investigation, police determined the driver was impaired.As a result, 23-year-old CJ Smith of Fort Frances has…
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Ada City Council meets
The Ada City Council met on Tuesday night in regular session. Ada Mayor John Hintz gave a thank you to the Ada residents for their assistance to Public Works and Ada Police during the snow emergency last Saturday. The Ada City Council approved bids for additional repair items at the Dekko Community Center. Mayor Hintz…
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Ada Public Works issues reminder to residents with sump pumps
With snow melt expected to increase over the coming weeks, the Ada Public Works Department is issuing a reminder for residents with sump pumps. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen tells us more. People with questions about sump pump use should contact the Ada Public Works Department.
Fosston Knowledge Bowl to defend state championship
After winning the State Championship last year, the Fosston Knowledge Bowl Team will be looking to defend theirs later this week at the Minnesota Knowledge Bowl Championship at Cragun’s near Brainerd. Team member Micah Malmanger says they are excited to be back at state, and for a chance to end their knowledge bowl careers with…
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Work with community partners a major strength for Public Health
It’s Public Health Week, and Public Health Organizations across the country are celebrating by promoting the work they do in their local communities. Sarah Kjono of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says the ultimate mission of Public Health is to help fill in healthcare gaps in the communities they serve, and they do this by working with…
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Cathy Erickson to be inducted into Minnesota Music Hall of Fame
Coming up this weekend, Ogema Native and local music star Cathy Erickson will be inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in New Ulm. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Erickson, who said she was shocked when she found out she was going to be inducted. Erickson shares more about herself,…
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