Sugarbeet Research Update with Minnesota Extension’s Ashok Chanda
The Sugarbeet Planting Season is underway, which means another season of research has begun for the University of Minnesota. Minnesota plant pathologist and Associate Professor Dr Ashok Chanda tells us more about the research he will be conducting this season. In other news, Chanda tells us more about a new cercospora leaf spot chemistry that…
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Ada Police Department Promoting Bike Safety
Its bike riding season within the City of Ada, and the Ada Police Department is sharing a reminder for parents and young riders. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager reminds riders that all traffic laws apply to them and that they should be following them accordingly. On top of following traffic laws, the Ada Police Department…
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Ada City Council to fill open seat, Fire Department to hold Fundraiser Gold Tournament
There’s another vacancy on the Ada City Council, after the resignation of Scott Nordquist. Ada City Council Members Wayne Kroshus and Shawn Roux say they will appoint a new member next month, and they’re also looking for people to run for office as they also have multiple council seats up for election this fall. In…
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Safe Routes to School Initiative making roads safer for area youth
Over the last few years, the Safe Routes to School Initiative has been making our area roads safer for youth pedestrians, so that we can promote healthy outdoor living to our youth. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about this initiative, and how they approach making our streets safer. Myers explains…
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White Earth Secretary Treasurer addresses White Earth Nation
White Earth Nation held their annual State of the Nation Address last weekend, and White Earth Secretary Treasurer Michael LaRoque was one of the five RBC members to reflect on the year, and lay out goals for the tribe moving forward. After the address, LaRoque spoke with R&J News and laid out the accomplishments from…
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E-15 Update
Congress will be going back to Washington this week. One bill the House will consider is legislation that would make E-15 fuel available year round, rather than just being available in the spring and summer. Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach tells us more. E-15 is a gasoline blend that contains 15 percent ethanol, rather…
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Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. With more people taking their motorcycles out of the garage and on to the roads, drivers need to watch out for motorcyclists. Motorcycle safety expert Andria Yu reminds drivers to avoid distractions in their vehicles. Yu reminds motorcyclists what they can do to help drivers see them. Motorcyclists are…
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Hawley Theatre Department Presents “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”
Coming up next week, the Hawley Theatre Program will be performing their rendition of the Mark Twain classic “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. Show lead Taylor Hansen tells us more about their upcoming performance and cast. This is Hansen’s second time being the lead in the Hawley Musical, and he tells us what draws him…
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Wheat Planting Update
Conditions to start the planting season were not the greatest for wheat growers across the Red River Valley, but the season is now in full swing for most growers in the valley. Local Wheat Producer, and Minnesota Wheat Growers Association member Austen Germolus says wheat planting is behind the five year average. Germolus says the…
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