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It’s an exciting week for the students at Ada Borup West Elementary this week, as they will be holding their annual spring concert. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us more. Triplett says sign ups for the Summer Enrichment program are now open as well, and she tells us what the school has…
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May is one of the busier travel months of the year, with holidays like memorial day, and activities like graduation and summer vacation. For parents of young children traveling can be very difficult, especially when it comes to lugging around large car seats. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says they have a program…
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and R&J News is spotlighting area organizations that help address the mental health needs in our region. A new organization in Ada that is doing this is the Ada Bio Girls Chapter. Bio Girls Director Tera Johnson tells us more about the organization. Johnson also spoke more about their breakout…
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HILLSBORO, ND—The Hillsboro High School speech team sent five speakers to the recent North Dakota Class B State Speech competition in Mandan. Hillsboro speech advisor Rachel Fenner was pleased with the team’s performance. Fenner says there was a good turnout for this year’s Hillsboro speech team. Fenner says she’s proud of all the students, their…
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There’s just two full weeks left in the 2025 legislative session, and one bill that’s expected to get a lot of lawmakers attention is the Bonding Bill. Minnesota Senator Rob Kupec (DFL-Moorhead) says there’s a lot of groups in our region who are seeking bonding funding, and he anticipates some lengthy negotiations with the Minnesota…
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The Wheat planting season is currently underway across the Red River Valley, and its inching closer to its completion. Blake Youngren of Hefty Seeds says it’s about 70% of the way through, but recent rains have caused delays. Despite the recent cool temperatures, Youngren says he is encouraging planters to get their corn planted. Youngren…
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The McKnight Foundation is accepting nominations for the Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honor, which will honor individuals throughout Minnesota, including someone from Northwest Minnesota. In partnership with the Minnesota Council of Foundations, the awards program celebrates everyday champions from across the state whose compassion and contributions serve as the heartbeat of our communities,…
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The 2025 North Dakota Optimists Volleyball Series will take place on June 16 at Fargo and June 17 at Mandan. The matches will start at 7 p.m. both nights and you can the Optimists Volleyball Series on yourliveevent.com. Players and coaches are selected by the North Dakota High School Coaches Association. 2025 North Dakota High…
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Michael Lupella, Special Education Teacher and Director/Actor for the Pine River-Backus Spring Community Play, invites everyone to “Shakespeare’s Hilarious Tragedies” with performances May 9th through the 11th, 2025, at the PRB High School gym.
Jenna Anderson, Public Relations Manager at Crow Wing Power, and Chris Olson, Safety Administrator at Crow Wing Power, talk about the importance of educating others regarding the “Do’s and Don’ts” of electrical safety.