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FERTILE, MN—Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew isn’t running for re-election in November. But he will be on the ballot for a city council seat. Nephew tells R&J News he decided against running for Mayor again after Todd Peterson filed to run for Mayor in November. Nephew has been part of Fertile’s city government since 1980. He…
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On Wednesday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ-FM, Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson shared some good news about the Fargo VA office. Ellefson also reminded veterans–and their survivors–of grants that are available to them. You can reach the Polk County Veterans Service Office at 218-281-3066. Food For Thought airs weekday mornings at 8:45…
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Yesterday, R&J News told you about the things that the Ada Girl Scouts have been up to this summer, but did you know that they’re also looking for new members? Ada Girl Scout Leader Bonnie Ballard tells us more. When it comes to who can join the Ada Girl Scouts, Ballard says it’s open to…
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ADA, MN—Wednesday was a great day for a outdoor party. Benedictine Living Community of Ada had its annual block party outside. There were inflatables, live music from Blind Joe and great food. Eliza Messerschmidt, director of nursing at Benedictine, talks about the party. We have photos from Benedictine Living Community’s block party on the KRJB…
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Like many other ag markets, the US Sugar Market is going through hardship. However, unlike many other markets, sugar producers and processors can point to unfair trade practices as a big reason for these issues. Former American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad talks more about these struggles facing the sugar industry, and what’s being…
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University of Minnesota Extension & Northwest Research and Outreach Center will be hosting the Northwest Minnesota Tillage Expo on September 1, and all area producers are encouraged to attend. Heather Dufault of Norman & Polk County Extension tells us more. Dufault also gives us a preview of some of the presenters for next month’s expo. …
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ADA, MN—Ada’s 150th celebration got plenty of good reviews. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson told the City Council about the late July celebration at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Also on Monday, the Council voted to look more into a proposed ordinance on motorized bikes and scooters. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager has noticed higher…
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The Essentia Health-Ada “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive is currently underway, but time to donate is running out fast. Latonya Bitker of Essentia Health-Ada tells us more about their ongoing school supply drive, and the type of items they’re looking for. Bitker explains why this is something that Essentia Health-Ada wanted to do. Donations…
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The Ada Girl Scouts had the experience of a lifetime this past July, as the girls had the opportunity to get involved with the Minnesota Lynx at one of their games. Ada Girl Scout leader Bonnie Ballard tells us more. Ballard says the girls have also been busy at work this summer, doing some service…
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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont told R&J News that their agenda was light, but they still discussed a few items, including a safety grant they recently received. Eggermont also reminds Hillsboro residents that changes are coming to their billing system. People with questions or…
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